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These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

# General OverviewThe text presents a journey through Torah Dalet in Likutei Moharan as a slow, careful stroll into the meaning of “Anochi Yud-Kay-Vav-Kay Eloheicha.” It teaches that Hashem is the constant power behind all powers, that everything that happens to a person is באמת for good, and that this recognition is a glimpse of Olam Haba. It also explains that restoring Malchus to Hashem happens through vidui devarim before a talmid chacham, and it supports this with examples from David HaMelech, Sarah Imeinu, Har Sinai, Yetzias Mitzrayim, and the future time of bayom hahu when Hashem will be one and His name one.# Anochi Yud-Kay-Vav-Kay EloheichaThe Torah begins with “Anochi Yud-Kay-Vav-Kay Eloheicha,” meaning Hashem is the constant one, the power of all powers, and the one who took the Jewish people out of Mitzrayim from the house of slaves. The speaker says “Asher hotzeiticha” implies joy and that Hashem happily brought the people out of Egypt. The pasuk is identified as the mitzvah of emunah and knowing that Hashem exists and powers every element in creation.# Keshe'adam yode'a and the Vision of Olam HabaThe first paragraph explains that when a person knows that everything that happens to him, both good and what appears bad, is really for his benefit, that state is a glimpse of Olam Haba. The speaker says bechina means a connection, and that Rav Nachman's connections are anchored in pesukim chosen very carefully. He says “me'ein Olam Haba” means a glimpse, not a taste, and that this awareness comes from knowing Hashem is only good.# B'Hashem Ahalel Davar and David HaMelechThe text brings the pasuk “B'Hashem ahalel davar, b'Elokim ahalel davar” from Tehillim and explains that David HaMelech praises Hashem both in mercy and in judgment. David's greatness is that he gives thanks in every circumstance and does not separate between good and bad. This attitude is presented as the pattern chosen by Rabbeinu Zal because David transformed suffering into praise.# Bayom Hahu and the Revelation of UnityThe phrase “bayom hahu” is explained through the Gemara in Pesachim as the future day when “Hashem will be one and His name one.” The speaker says that in the present world people experience good and bad separately because da'at is fractured, but in the future all will be seen as one complete truth. He connects this to Har Sinai, Yetzias Mitzrayim, and the idea that the final revelation will remove the split between how things appear and how they באמת are.# Malchus the Nations, and Avodah ZarahThe second section explains that it is impossible to restore Malchus to Hashem until Malchus is lifted from the nations. The speaker identifies Avodah Zarah as the attribution of power to anything outside Hashem and says the nations currently hold Malchus only because of Jewish aveiros and galus. He says the future will bring the fulfillment of “ki Melech kol ha'aretz Elokim,” when all kingship returns to Hashem.# Vidui Devarim Before a Talmid ChachamThe next section states that Malchus can be repaired only through vidui devarim before a talmid chacham, who has the bechina of Moshe Rabbeinu. The speaker says this is tied to the pasuk “kchu imachem devarim,” which he reads as words of teshuvah and admission. He explains that sins are etched into the bones and that speaking them before a tzaddik removes and elevates them, returning the broken Malchus to its root.# Sarah Imeinu and Complete Trust in HashemThe text ends with Sarah Imeinu as the model of complete emunah, because Rashi says all of her years were equally good. The speaker explains that even in her hardest רגעים she remained faithful to Hashem, and he cites the Chida, the Malbim, and the Chiddushei HaRim to show that her silence and laughter are part of a life of constant gratitude and trust. Her life becomes the clearest example of being able to say “hatov vehametiv” for everything, even until the last second and into techiyas hameisim.

In Ask Away #33, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe delivers inspiring and practical Torah guidance drawn from Parashat Mishpatim. The episode opens with profound lessons on overcoming hatred by helping an “enemy's” animal — an act done for Hashem to foster peace and personal greatness. He beautifully expands on the meaning of chesed (kindness), teaching how to develop sensitivity to others' unspoken needs, using wisdom from his grandfather Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe's Aleí Shur.Listeners receive clear halachic direction on Shabbos observance — umbrellas, rain, scooters, tallisim, and muktza — balanced with warmth and encouragement for those exploring Shabbos. Rabbi Wolbe addresses dating in mid-life with optimism and community networking tips, then dives into the classic tension between material success and spiritual growth. Drawing heavily on Ramchal, he explains how to elevate money and worldly pursuits by making them serve Hashem rather than compete with Him. The session closes with empowering teachings on tzedakah, pre-committing charity, and the spiritual mechanics of generous giving.Throughout, Rabbi Wolbe blends deep Torah sources, personal stories, humor, and practical advice, leaving listeners motivated to grow in both middot (character) and halacha while staying connected to Hashem.Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on February 15, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 10, 2026_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1CShare your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! 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:#AskAway, #Torah, #Halacha, #Q&A, #Jewish, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #KosherLiving, #HonoringParents, #BirkatHamazon, #OlamHaba, #CommonSense, #JewishCommunity, #ThankYouHashem, #HalachaInPractice, #TORCHHouston, #ShabbosTable, #JewishMusic, #PikuachNefesh, ★ Support this podcast ★

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These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

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Chullin 10 in Chullin by Rabbi Moshe Brown

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

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These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

-- Opening song - "Let There Be Love" by Noah Aronson; performed by Temple Israel Cantorial Soloist Happie Hoffman Find sermons, music, conversations between clergy and special guests, and select Temple Israel University (TIU) classes – easily accessible to you through our podcast, Torah to the People. Learn more about Temple Israel-Memphis at timemphis.org.

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

The Bneh Yissachar writes that the greatest tzedaka of all tzedakot is providing someone who is poor in the mind with knowledge. If a person is lacking in understanding of what life is all about or who Hashem is, or if he has a problem that is weighing down upon him, if someone will give him the words that he so desperately needs to hear, that is the greatest form of tzedaka . The sefer Divreh Elokim Chaim brings a hint to this concept from a pasuk in parashat Behar , the first of this week's two parashiot . The pasuk says וכי ימוך אחיך – if your brother is impoverished – והחזקת בו – give him chizuk . The simple meaning of the pasuk is talking about someone who is impoverished monetarily, but on a different level, it can also be referring to someone who is impoverished in his mind, a few words of chizuk can benefit him so much. Everybody could use chizuk , and if we are able to give people chizuk , we should. A compliment or just a nice word could accomplish more than we could imagine. Even people that we think don't need to hear compliments, they do. The compliments that we give to people can have an impact on their life decisions. Rabbi Aharon Tusig told over a story, which took place many years ago, which he heard from a prominent Rosh Yeshiva in Israel. The Rosh Yeshiva said, when the yeshiva that hired him asked him to be the Rosh Yeshiva, he told them he would do it on one condition – that he would not be involved in any of the monetary aspects of the yeshiva. He only wanted to be a part of the spiritual part of the yeshiva. They agreed and, baruch Hashem, for years the Rabbi never had to raise any money. But one year, they were struggling a lot and one of the board members asked the Rabbi if he would please make an exception and travel abroad to collect funds that the yeshiva so desperately needed. The Rosh Yeshiva saw the situation was dire so he agreed to go. The Rabbi went and had a driver take him around to potential donors. On one of those trips, the driver asked the Rabbi if he minded if he pulled off the highway to find a convenience store to buy a drink, as he was very thirsty. The Rabbi said, "Sure, no problem. I'm also thirsty. I'll come in with you." When they got off the highway, they saw a kosher restaurant and pulled up in front and went inside. When the Rosh Yeshiva walked in, one of the waiters there asked if he wanted a table. Then, after a brief pause, the waiter said to the Rabbi, "Rosh Yeshiva, do you recognize me? I'm so-and-so. I used to learn in your yeshiva." The Rosh Yeshiva couldn't believe his eyes. He asked in astonishment how he ended up in this place. In the words of the Rosh Yeshiva, "I was sure with your diligence and brain power, you were going to become one of the great Rosh Yeshivas of the next generation." The man replied, "Rabbi, this is the first time I ever heard you say that you think that about me. I didn't know you thought I had that kind of potential." The Rosh Yeshiva replied, "What do you mean? I have your name in my notebooks with questions that you asked when we were learning Masechet Pesachim together. I never showed you that?" "No," replied the young man. The Rosh Yeshiva then said, "You were always so diligent in your studies and you always seemed to be enjoying your learning so much, I guess I didn't think you needed to hear compliments." The young man asked the Rosh Yeshiva if it's too late for him to come back. The Rosh Yeshiva replied, "It's never too late." So the young man said, "Rosh Yeshiva, if you will learn with me one-on-one for two weeks and get me back into the learning, I will come back to the yeshiva and rededicate myself to Torah." And so it happened. The Rosh Yeshiva concluded the story by saying, "Today, that student of mine lives in Ashdod and he is from the greatest talmidei chachamim in that city." He thought he was traveling abroad to collect funds at that time. In reality, the yeshiva got into financial crisis just so the Rosh Yeshiva would go and find that gem of his and bring him back to Torah. We should never underestimate the power of giving somebody chizuk or giving somebody a compliment. It's the greatest form of tzedaka . It will motivate people and it will engender love. Shabbat Shalom.

If a person feels alert in the late hours of the night, should he spend that time learning Torah, even if this will likely cause him to wake up late in the morning and miss the final time for reciting Shema? One might argue that at night, one is not required to take the next morning into account, and since he currently is able to learn Torah, he should do so without worrying about how this might affect the next morning. In truth, this line of reasoning is entirely incorrect, and it is clear that one must ensure to go to sleep early enough at night to ensure his ability to wake up in time for Shema in the morning. Reading Shema before the final time in the morning constitutes a Torah obligation, and, moreover, it cannot be made up once it is missed. Thus, if a person oversleeps and does not read Shema by the final time, he has neglected a Torah obligation. Hacham Bension Abba Shaul (Jerusalem, 1924-1998) sharply criticized yeshiva students who stay up late to learn and then oversleep the next morning, noting that they are using the Torah to act contrary to Hashem's will, which cannot possibly be excused. He related that Rav Tzadka Hussin (Baghdad-Jerusalem, 1876-1961) always recited Shaharit at sunrise, but one morning he woke up late, and he decided to pray privately at home, rather than arrive late in the synagogue. He felt that a Rabbi arriving late for the prayer creates a Hilul Hashem – a defamation of G-d's Name – and it is therefore to pray at home under such circumstances. This underscores the impropriety of Torah scholars rising late in the morning. It is far preferable to learn less at night and wake up on time in the morning than to learn until the late nighttime hours and risk waking up late in the morning. It should be mentioned that there is a famous dispute among the Poskim in calculating the final time for Shema in the morning. The two opinions are commonly referred to as the view of the Magen Abraham (Rav Abraham Gombiner, Poland, 1633-1683) and the Vilna Gaon (1720-1797). Sephardic practice follows the view of the Magen Abraham, according to which the final time is earlier than according to the Vilna Gaon. Hacham Ovadia Yosef writes that one should not rely on the lenient view of the Vilna Gaon except under extenuating circumstances. Certainly, though, if one missed the time of Magen Abraham, he should ensure to recite the Shema before the time of the Vilna Gaon.

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

For thousands of years, a defining element of the Jewish experience has been the capacity to sustain a sense of peoplehood and spirituality through numerous events of persecution and relocation. Nowadays, with changes occurring worldwide, and with public discourse in Australia becoming heated and - at times - violent, the resilience of that tradition is being put yet again to the test.

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These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

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Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

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When a person needs a yeshuah, he is willing to do whatever it takes. People search for ways to speed up the process, especially after waiting for so long. One powerful approach is for a person to rise above his nature and do something heroic for the honor of Hashem. When we go beyond our nature, that can trigger Hashem to respond in kind—acting above the nature of the world and bring a yeshuah in ways we could never expect. A man from Beit Shemesh shared that he and his wife had been waiting a very long time to find a shidduch for their daughter, who was already twenty-eight years old. The pain weighed heavily on them day after day. One morning, after praying Shacharit in a large minyan of about a hundred people, a man approached him and began shouting at him with intense anger over something he disapproved of. The attack was harsh and relentless. He could have explained himself, but the man would not stop. The words were unbearable. He stood there as shame and humiliation filled him from head to toe. He left the shul shaken to his core. But then, with siyata d'Shmaya, he realized that this moment might be a rare opportunity—to rise above his nature and do something extraordinary for Hashem. He turned to Hashem and said, "Ribono Shel Olam, only You know how much humiliation I just went through. I believe that everything comes from You. And even though it is so difficult, I am going to go above my nature and completely forgive this person. Please respond measure for measure—bring me a yeshuah above nature and help my daughter find her zivug." Amazingly, the very next day a promising suggestion came, and within a couple of weeks they were celebrating her engagement. A rabbi once told of a collector who came to him in desperation. His organization was on the verge of bankruptcy, and he needed a major yeshuah. The rabbi told him that tefillah was the answer. The man replied that his siddur was already drenched with tears. The rabbi said, "I want you to start coming to Shacharit fifteen minutes before the minyan." The man answered honestly, "Rabbi, that is above my nature. I struggle just to get there on time." The rabbi told him, "That's exactly why you need to do it. Go above your nature, and your tefillah will carry much more weight." The man accepted the challenge. He pushed himself to arrive early each day, going against his nature. Shortly afterward, the organization began to recover, and eventually it was fully restored. The same rabbi once witnessed another powerful example. One congregant approached another and told him that a device he had just purchased was not appropriate for a ben Torah due to its many pitfalls. The man accepted the rebuke and said he would resell it. His friend pointed out that selling it to another Jew would only place a stumbling block in front of someone else. They lived in a completely Jewish area, so there was no easy solution. The owner explained that the device had cost him four thousand shekel and could not be returned. His friend told him, "Do what you feel is right." With that, the man made a heroic decision. He destroyed the device on the spot, saying he was doing it purely for the honor of Hashem. Immediately afterward, he turned to Hashem in tefillah and asked that his niece, who was suffering from a serious illness, be healed. In a short time, her condition improved, and eventually she was completely healed against all odds. These stories all share one message. When a person stays within his nature, he remains within the natural order. But when he rises above it—forgiving when it is hard, strengthening his tefillah beyond his comfort, or sacrificing for the honor of Hashem—he activates a higher system.

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH in Houston explores Parshas Shemini, focusing on the inauguration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the tragic death of Nadav and Avihu, sons of Aaron, who offered an “alien fire” not commanded by God. Their deaths highlight the severe consequences of deviating from Hashem's precise instructions, yet Aaron's silent acceptance demonstrates profound trust and submission to divine judgment. Immediately afterward, God commands Aaron and the Kohanim not to enter the Temple service while intoxicated with wine, so they can clearly distinguish between sacred and profane, pure and impure.Rabbi Wolbe extends this lesson beyond the Kohanim: Torah teachers and rabbis are also forbidden from teaching while drunk, as intoxication blurs the ability to transmit God's message accurately. Studying and teaching Torah is a direct line of communication between heaven and earth, just like the Temple service. He stresses returning to basics—prayer as heartfelt communication with God, blessings as rabbinic tools built on biblical foundations, and the importance of clarity in halacha rather than adding unnecessary stringencies or blurring lines (e.g., kosher “cheeseburger” innovations or acapella music during the Omer).The episode encourages practical clarity in Jewish life: don't drive to shul on Shabbos (a biblical prohibition outweighs the rabbinic ideal of minyan), build communities around synagogues and Mikvaot, and avoid confusion in observance. Rabbi Wolbe reminds listeners that Torah study connects us directly to God's will, urging us to pursue it with a clear mind and heart for a meaningful Shabbos._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 1, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 7, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! 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:#Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #Shemini, #NadavAvihu, #Clarity, #Drunk, #Intoxication ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Parsha Review Podcast episode on the double portion Behar-Bechukotai, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the profound lessons of the Sabbatical year (Shemitah) and Jubilee (Yovel). The Torah commands a complete year off from agricultural work every seven years, requiring total trust (bitachon) in Hashem, who promises miraculous provision through a triple blessing in the sixth year. This highlights divine authorship of the Torah, as no human could guarantee such future-oriented miracles. The Jubilee further resets land ownership, returning properties to original tribal families.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes the Torah's prohibition against verbal pain (ona'as devarim) — even a hurtful remark violates a biblical command — and connects it to fearing Hashem and observing His laws for secure dwelling in the Land. He addresses the reasons for exile, reconciling Shemitah neglect with broader commandment violations through the Talmudic teaching that the Torah was given not to perfect angels but to imperfect humans facing real challenges.The episode culminates in a powerful call to productive toil: just as the ant never stops working, we must channel our labor toward spiritual growth during Shemitah (toiling in Torah), maintain life balance, avoid time-wasters like addictive social media, and emulate disciplined productivity. True success comes from trusting Hashem, recalibrating values, and producing rather than merely consuming._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 5, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 7, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! 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:#Torah, #Parsha, #Leviticus, #BeharBechukotai, #Shemitah, #Bitachon, #Productivity, #Trust, #JewishGrowth, #Reset, #Toil ★ Support this podcast ★

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

Daf Yomi Chullin 7Episode 2315Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Chullin.7a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/Thumbnail image:Photo by Hannah Wernecke on Unsplash#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro  01:27 The kedusha of Eretz Yisroel28:18 R Pinchas ben Yair's Holy Donkey58:34 Conclusion

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Chullin 7 in Chullin by Rabbi Moshe Brown

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we again have too much to discuss. We banter about the Darren Yapi U22 contract extension. And we do some International Roster slit arbitrage math with Rob Holding getting his green card. HTHL recaps the I-25 Derby game that had everything. Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Yosuke Hanya were good. There was that Kosi Thompson red card and the Josh Atencio handball. The penalty shootout. But also rest in peace Ryan Sabin. We then talk about the Houston Dynamo game. There's not much to judge given the injuries. But is this fixture congestion or a bigger concern about Matt Wells Ball? The guys then look ahead to St. Louis CITY. It's a get right game for the injured Pids. Oh, and Kei Kamara retired. Check out Rabbi's latest edition of Backpass. It is an EXCELLENT piece on Matt Wells' tactics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 44: Laws of Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals) and Mayim Acharonim (final hand-washing after the meal).Key Halachot:Mayim Acharonim — Wash hands before Birkat Hamazon (remove grease/dirt; avoid sharp salt entering eyes). Leader washes first. Wash into vessel or under table (not on ground—spirit of impurity rests on these waters). Dry hands thoroughly. No unnecessary interruption between washing and blessing.Table setup — Keep bread and tablecloth on table during Birkat Hamazon (shows abundance; provides vessel for blessing). Remove/cover knives (table = altar; iron shortens life, altar lengthens it). On Shabbos/Yom Tov, no need to cover knives (no Satan influence).Recitation — Birkat Hamazon must be said sitting (with awe/reverence, wearing jacket/hat for yiras shamayim). If delayed beyond digestion time (~72 min), still recite if continued eating or didn't leave table. If left table: return if bread remains; otherwise recite where you are.Spiritual depth — Birkat Hamazon thanks Hashem for sustenance; leaving bread shows abundance and creates vessel for blessing. Meals are for bonding, dignity, and self-control.The rabbi stresses: food is a divine gift—eat with gratitude, dignity, and focus. Personal story illustrates self-control at Kiddush. The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #33._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on February 15, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 6, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #BirkatHamazon, #MayimAcharonim, #GraceAfterMeals, #TableEtiquette, #JewishDignity, #SelfControl ★ Support this podcast ★

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

In this 90th Episode we delve in to the incredible world of Hod. How we can take difficult situations in life and push them to accomplish incredible things. I share some heavy hitting stories in this one so don't miss it!  

Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon forged a bond when the world expected them to be enemies. Aziz, a Palestinian, lost his brother after he was arrested and tortured by the IDF. Maoz, an Israeli, lost both of his parents to Hamas militants on October 7. In the wake of tragedy, the lifelong peace activists chose to fight for peace because everything other than peace has failed. In The Future Is Peace, Sarah and Inon walk the physical and emotional landscapes of their intertwined histories – from the ruins of Gaza's border communities to Jerusalem's winding stone alleyways, from the hills of Galilee to Bethlehem's concrete separation barrier. In conversation with Sixth & I's Senior Rabbi, Aaron Potek. This program was held on April 16, 2026. Thanks to our promotional partner, New Jewish Narrative. Watch on YouTube.

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