Podcasts about Shlomo

A shiur on Mishlei as royal education: parable as a technology of rule; Shlomo and the language of animals; the snake as political challenger; and the stabilizing role of the god-fearing woman. How to govern without being governed by one's own symbols.

At 24 years old, Dave Katz has already learned lessons about money that many people only discover decades later.In this honest and refreshing conversation, he opens up about success, spending, and what it really means to live with intention.From building a fast-growing business to confronting the emotions behind money, Dave shares how he learned to slow down, budget, and focus on what matters.This conversation hits home on awareness, growth, and the power of being honest with yourself.Contact: DKatz902@gmail.com

Full TorahAnytime Lecture Video or Audio More classes from R' Shlomo Landau ⭐ 2,529

David, who came to the throne in his 30s, was confident enough to surround himself with strong personalities who didn't always obey . Shlomo, a boy of 12, cannot afford to do so, though the alternative is to be surrounded by "yes-men"

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas VaY'chi (2025 - Teves תשפ״ו)  Obliterating Internal and External Authoritarianism Plus  The Journey from Religion to JUDAISM 

The Psychology Behind The Parsha Parshas VaY'chi (2025 - Teves תשפ״ו)  Limitless Synergy & Living 

Join us as we take a look at this week's Haftorah from the book of Melachim-the story of David's final commands to his son Shlomo. In this episode we explore the meaning of the Davidic dynasty, where parts of the prayers come from, and why things need to be said at the last moment.If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.

Vayechi | David's Last Words: Moral Complexity and Leadership, by Rav Eli Weber Understanding moral complexity reveals the Haftara's deepest wisdom about leadership and ethics. I Melakhim 2:1 - 2:12 This shiur examines the Haftara for Parshat Vayechi, which parallels King David's final charge to his son Shlomo with Yaakov's blessings to his children. The Haftara divides into two contrasting sections that seem almost contradictory, religious wisdom followed by orders to kill!

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas VaYiGash  (2025 - Teves תשפ״ו)  AI Worship  & The Soul of Our Nation  Plus Jewish International Relations 

Welcome to Torah in Real Time. Today, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I step into Parashat Vayechi—a Torah portion that speaks softly, yet carries immense weight. Vayechi opens at a bedside. Jacob's life is drawing to a close, and a family shaped by betrayal, exile, fear, and longing gathers for final words. These are not blessings meant only to comfort. They are words meant to repair. What was fractured is named. What was lost is remembered. What must endure is entrusted forward. It is an ending filled not with finality, but with responsibility. Read against the backdrop of our own moment, Vayechi feels uncannily present. In early 2025, a fragile ceasefire in Gaza brought the first returns of Israeli hostages—some alive, some not—after months of anguish. Families waited. A nation held its breath. And the missing were finally brought home. Vayechi, too, is a parashah of return: Joseph reconciles with his brothers, and Jacob insists that his body not remain in exile, but be carried back to the ancestral land. The Torah reminds us that being brought home—whether in life or in death—matters deeply, spiritually and morally. The parashah also confronts us with kavod hamet, honoring the dead. Jacob's burial is described in striking detail, attended not only by family but by an entire society. Grief is public. Loss is acknowledged. Dignity in death, Vayechi teaches, is not a private concern—it is a collective responsibility. And yet, there is no easy closure. Just as families and citizens today wrestle publicly with painful questions of accountability, negotiation, and moral urgency, Jacob's final blessings are marked by tension. He speaks hard truths. He names past violence. He struggles—one last time—to shape unity from a divided family. Vayechi insists that reconciliation is not sentimental. Love does not erase conflict; it faces it honestly. This is the end of the Book of Genesis—but not an ending without direction. Vayechi asks enduring questions: How do we bring the missing home? How do we honor the dead without abandoning the living? How do families—and nations—hold together after trauma? Jacob's final charge is not despair, but continuity. Even in exile. Even after loss. Even when the future feels uncertain. Vayechi—“and he lived.” Let's explore what that means, right now, with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara. ——

Welcome to Torah in Real Time. Today, Rabbi Shlomo Gemara and I step into Parashat Vayechi—a Torah portion that speaks softly, yet carries immense weight. Vayechi opens at a bedside. Jacob's life is drawing to a close, and a family shaped by betrayal, exile, fear, and longing gathers for final words. These are not blessings meant only to comfort. They are words meant to repair. What was fractured is named. What was lost is remembered. What must endure is entrusted forward. It is an ending filled not with finality, but with responsibility. Read against the backdrop of our own moment, Vayechi feels uncannily present. In early 2025, a fragile ceasefire in Gaza brought the first returns of Israeli hostages—some alive, some not—after months of anguish. Families waited. A nation held its breath. And the missing were finally brought home. Vayechi, too, is a parashah of return: Joseph reconciles with his brothers, and Jacob insists that his body not remain in exile, but be carried back to the ancestral land. The Torah reminds us that being brought home—whether in life or in death—matters deeply, spiritually and morally. The parashah also confronts us with kavod hamet, honoring the dead. Jacob's burial is described in striking detail, attended not only by family but by an entire society. Grief is public. Loss is acknowledged. Dignity in death, Vayechi teaches, is not a private concern—it is a collective responsibility. And yet, there is no easy closure. Just as families and citizens today wrestle publicly with painful questions of accountability, negotiation, and moral urgency, Jacob's final blessings are marked by tension. He speaks hard truths. He names past violence. He struggles—one last time—to shape unity from a divided family. Vayechi insists that reconciliation is not sentimental. Love does not erase conflict; it faces it honestly. This is the end of the Book of Genesis—but not an ending without direction. Vayechi asks enduring questions: How do we bring the missing home? How do we honor the dead without abandoning the living? How do families—and nations—hold together after trauma? Jacob's final charge is not despair, but continuity. Even in exile. Even after loss. Even when the future feels uncertain. Vayechi—“and he lived.” Let's explore what that means, right now, with Rabbi Shlomo Gemara. ——

In this conversation with R. Zvi Grumet, we study the final requests of Yaakov in this week's parsha and those of King David in the Haftorah. David, seeking to ensure the security of Shlomo's monarchy, asks his son to complete three tasks of unfinished business for David. We explore the backstory of those requests and what they reflect about David's character. This week's episode has been sponsored for the 10th yartzheit of Nathan Werdiger by his daughters Michelle Feiglin and Debbie Nossbaum. Chazak, Chazak, V'nitchazek! We continue our Haftorah study with the book of Shemot.

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas VaYiGash  (2025 - Teves תשפ״ו)  The Greatest Advocate 

In this Prayer Podcast episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces Pesukei Dezimra (Verses of Praise) with Psalm 30—a relatively recent addition (about 400 years ago, per the Arizal)—as the gateway to deeper prayer. Though King David wrote it for the Temple's dedication (which his son Solomon performed), David embedded "Shlomo" acrostically and merited its use through his lifelong investment. The psalm transforms synagogues into a "mikdash me'at" (mini-Temple), elevating our mindset from social gathering to direct encounter with Hashem.Verse-by-verse, Rabbi Wolbe reveals David's profound humility: success is Hashem lifting us, not personal triumph; healing means forgiveness of sin; enemies are our yetzer hara (evil inclination); fleeting anger contrasts Hashem's desire for eternal life. Priorities flip—song precedes praise—reflecting constant gratitude turning into joyous overflow. The psalm parallels personal repentance, the Golden Calf forgiveness (leading to Tabernacle readiness on 25 Kislev—hinting at Chanukah), and dual emotions of joy/mourning.Ultimately, Psalm 30 aligns us: all is from Hashem, challenges are for growth, prayer humbles us to His will, and sincere cries (like David's, Chana's) are answered—preparing our souls to "sing forever" in Pesukei Dezimra's hallway to the Divine sanctuary._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergDownload the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis episode (Ep. #42) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! 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 December 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 23, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #PesukaiDezimra, #Psalms ★ Support this podcast ★

This is part 5 of a solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW

In this Prayer Podcast episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces Pesukei Dezimra (Verses of Praise) with Psalm 30—a relatively recent addition (about 400 years ago, per the Arizal)—as the gateway to deeper prayer. Though King David wrote it for the Temple's dedication (which his son Solomon performed), David embedded "Shlomo" acrostically and merited its use through his lifelong investment. The psalm transforms synagogues into a "mikdash me'at" (mini-Temple), elevating our mindset from social gathering to direct encounter with Hashem.Verse-by-verse, Rabbi Wolbe reveals David's profound humility: success is Hashem lifting us, not personal triumph; healing means forgiveness of sin; enemies are our yetzer hara (evil inclination); fleeting anger contrasts Hashem's desire for eternal life. Priorities flip—song precedes praise—reflecting constant gratitude turning into joyous overflow. The psalm parallels personal repentance, the Golden Calf forgiveness (leading to Tabernacle readiness on 25 Kislev—hinting at Chanukah), and dual emotions of joy/mourning.Ultimately, Psalm 30 aligns us: all is from Hashem, challenges are for growth, prayer humbles us to His will, and sincere cries (like David's, Chana's) are answered—preparing our souls to "sing forever" in Pesukei Dezimra's hallway to the Divine sanctuary._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergDownload the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis episode (Ep. #42) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! 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 December 16, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 23, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #PesukaiDezimra, #Psalms ★ Support this podcast ★

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur   Parshas MiKeitz - Chanukah (2025)  Our Light Versus  Their Terror  Plus To DE-Humanize OR To RE-Humanize?  &  The Truth about Torah Wisdom and Forgiveness

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas MiKeitz - Chanukah Becoming the Adult In the Room

  In this episode, we look at how to understand the second half of the Sefer. How is Shlomo dealing with all the problems he raised in the first half of the Sefer? What are the key tools that we need to employ in order to not get utterly confused by the turmoil that naturally exists in all forms of human society? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Inside ArtScroll welcomes back its original host, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as he sits down with Rabbi Shlomo Landau to discuss his new release, Flashes of Inspiration.   In this fascinating conversation, Rabbi Landau shares the stories behind the stories—how nearly 100 true accounts of ordinary people making extraordinary choices came together in this uplifting collection. From a lost hat on the highway that brings comfort to a grieving soul, to a teen on the run who finds strength in Tehillim, to a Rebbi discovering his mission in the most unexpected of places—these are moments of courage, compassion, and Divine providence.   Hear the inspiration, the behind-the-scenes insights, and the timeless lessons that remind us how a single decision can change everything. Sometimes, all it takes is one flash of inspiration.

The Psychology Behind The Parsha Parshas VaYeishev  (2025) Unassailable Identity 

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas VaYishlach The Uniqueness of the Jew & Striving for Our Divinity 

In this week's episode, we take a closer look at the first half of Koheles. What are the tools that G-d placed in the world and in man himself that should teach us the importance of careful adherence to Torah? Similarly, Shlomo prophetically looks at the outcome, how have we done with all these tools? And similarly, Shlomo looks at human failure and tragedy, and distinguishes between the common tragedy and the ultimate tragedy.    Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Today on Yud Daled Kislev, our Sicha learning is sponsored by:~ Shaina Zirkind in honor of her birthday with thanks to Etty & Mrs. Schapiro for making weekly sichos happen! Shnas Bracha V'hatzlacha!~A listener in honor of an aliyas neshama of Yuriy Yidel Ehuda ben Dovid whose yahrtzeit was on 12 Kislev~Yehudis Cohen – Lilui Nishmas her mother Leah Sheva bas Shlomo on her first yahrtzeit today, Yud Daled Kislev.~Mendel & Rivky Sirota in honor of Yud Daled Kislev, honoring the Rebbe & Rebbetzin's anniversary and Lilui Nishmas R' Reuven ben Mordechai Sirota whose yahrtzeit is coming up on 18th Kislev.

This is part 4 of a new solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshas VaYishlach In AND Out of the Box

This week on the podcast, TORAH IN REAL TIME WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA, we step into PARSHAT VAYISHLACH — a portion alive with tension, courage, and the pounding heart of a man walking straight into his destiny. Jacob is no longer the young fugitive who once fled his brother's fury. He is a husband, a father, a shepherd, a survivor. But there is one thing he has avoided for twenty long years: facing Esau. And now, he must. The portion opens with a chilling message: Esau is approaching. With four hundred men. The desert itself seems to hold its breath. Jacob divides his camp, sends gifts, whispers desperate prayers. The past he ran from is no longer behind him — it's charging toward him. And then comes the night. Jacob, alone by the riverbank, is seized by a mysterious figure — part man, part angel, part reflection of his own soul. They wrestle until dawn in a battle of flesh and faith. When the sun rises, Jacob limps… but he is transformed. He receives a new name: Israel — the one who wrestles and does not let go. By morning, the long-awaited encounter arrives. Yet instead of violence, Jacob meets an unexpected miracle: a brother's embrace. But Vayishlach doesn't end there. We witness the tragedy of Dinah, the fall of Shechem, the death of Rachel on the road, and Isaac's final breath. These are moments that scar families and shape the future of a nation. Vayishlach is raw drama — a story about the wounds we carry, the fears we finally face, and the moments that rename us. It asks each of us: What from our past still follows us? What must we confront to move forward? And when we struggle — truly struggle — who do we become? ——

This week on the podcast, TORAH IN REAL TIME WITH RABBI SHLOMO GEMARA, we step into PARSHAT VAYISHLACH — a portion alive with tension, courage, and the pounding heart of a man walking straight into his destiny. Jacob is no longer the young fugitive who once fled his brother's fury. He is a husband, a father, a shepherd, a survivor. But there is one thing he has avoided for twenty long years: facing Esau. And now, he must. The portion opens with a chilling message: Esau is approaching. With four hundred men. The desert itself seems to hold its breath. Jacob divides his camp, sends gifts, whispers desperate prayers. The past he ran from is no longer behind him — it's charging toward him. And then comes the night. Jacob, alone by the riverbank, is seized by a mysterious figure — part man, part angel, part reflection of his own soul. They wrestle until dawn in a battle of flesh and faith. When the sun rises, Jacob limps… but he is transformed. He receives a new name: Israel — the one who wrestles and does not let go. By morning, the long-awaited encounter arrives. Yet instead of violence, Jacob meets an unexpected miracle: a brother's embrace. But Vayishlach doesn't end there. We witness the tragedy of Dinah, the fall of Shechem, the death of Rachel on the road, and Isaac's final breath. These are moments that scar families and shape the future of a nation. Vayishlach is raw drama — a story about the wounds we carry, the fears we finally face, and the moments that rename us. It asks each of us: What from our past still follows us? What must we confront to move forward? And when we struggle — truly struggle — who do we become? ——

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This week, we step into Vayetze—the seventh parsha of the Torah, a portion overflowing with movement, vulnerability, and deep human transformation. Vayetze begins with Jacob on the run—leaving his home, his parents, and the brother he has deceived. He is alone, exhausted, frightened, and unsure of what comes next. And it's precisely in that emptiness, in that wilderness, that something extraordinary happens: heaven opens. Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to the heavens, angels ascending and descending, a vision that will shape not only his destiny, but the destiny of our entire people. From that moment, Vayetze becomes a story of journeys—outer and inner. Jacob travels to Haran, where he meets Rachel, Leah, and the complex family through whom the tribes of Israel will be born. But he also travels inward: toward responsibility, toward love, toward struggle, toward blessing. He works for years out of devotion, endures deception from Laban, builds a family, and slowly transforms from a solitary young fugitive into a leader with purpose and depth. The God who appeared to him in that nighttime vision remains a quiet, steady companion along the way. At its heart, Vayetze teaches us something timeless: that transformation often begins the moment we step into the unknown; that holiness can appear in the most unexpected places—on the road, by a well, in a field, or in moments of heartbreak and fatigue; and that our journeys, even the ones we never asked for, are shaping us in ways we cannot always see. So join me as we explore Vayetze—a parsha that reminds us that we are guided, even when we feel alone, and that growth sometimes arrives through the very experiences that challenge us most. ——

This week, we step into Vayetze—the seventh parsha of the Torah, a portion overflowing with movement, vulnerability, and deep human transformation. Vayetze begins with Jacob on the run—leaving his home, his parents, and the brother he has deceived. He is alone, exhausted, frightened, and unsure of what comes next. And it's precisely in that emptiness, in that wilderness, that something extraordinary happens: heaven opens. Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to the heavens, angels ascending and descending, a vision that will shape not only his destiny, but the destiny of our entire people. From that moment, Vayetze becomes a story of journeys—outer and inner. Jacob travels to Haran, where he meets Rachel, Leah, and the complex family through whom the tribes of Israel will be born. But he also travels inward: toward responsibility, toward love, toward struggle, toward blessing. He works for years out of devotion, endures deception from Laban, builds a family, and slowly transforms from a solitary young fugitive into a leader with purpose and depth. The God who appeared to him in that nighttime vision remains a quiet, steady companion along the way. At its heart, Vayetze teaches us something timeless: that transformation often begins the moment we step into the unknown; that holiness can appear in the most unexpected places—on the road, by a well, in a field, or in moments of heartbreak and fatigue; and that our journeys, even the ones we never asked for, are shaping us in ways we cannot always see. So join me as we explore Vayetze—a parsha that reminds us that we are guided, even when we feel alone, and that growth sometimes arrives through the very experiences that challenge us most. ——

Maor Shlomo is the Founder and CEO of Base44, the AI building platform that Maor built from idea to $80M acquisition by Wix, in just 8 months. Today the company serves millions of users and will hit $50M ARR by the end of the year. Before Base44, Maor was the Co-Founder and CTO of Explorium. AGENDA: 00:05 – 00:10: How Vibe Coding is Going to Kill Salesforce and SaaS 00:13 – 00:15: Do Vibe Coding platforms have any defensibility? 00:22 – 00:24: I am not worried about Replit and Lovable, I am worried about Google… 00:28 – 00:29: Margins do not matter, the price of the models will go to zero 00:31 – 00:32: Speed to copy has never been lower; has the technical moat been eroded? 00:47 – 00:48: How does Base44 beat Cursor? 00:56 – 00:57: Do not pay attention to competition: focus on your business 00:57 – 00:58: How Base44 is helped, not hurt by not being in Silicon Valley? 00:58 – 00:59: What percent of code will be written by AI in 12 months? 01:01 – 01:02: OpenAI or Anthropic: Why Maor is Long Anthropic? 01:03 – 01:04: If I could have any board member in the world it would be Jack Dorsey      

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Shalom aleichem and welcome to Torah in Real Time, the podcast where ancient words meet today's headlines, and where the struggles of our ancestors illuminate the challenges of our lives. I'm Rabbi Shlomo Gemara, and I'm so glad you're here with me. This week, the Torah pulls us into Parashat Toledot, a portion whose very name means “generations.” Yet instead of a tidy family portrait, we're handed a story crackling with tension, rivalry, longing, and love that sometimes hurts more than it heals. We meet Isaac and Rebecca: the only monogamous couple in the entire Torah, desperately praying for children after twenty years of barrenness. When the twins finally arrive, they come out fighting. One is red and restless, a hunter born with the dust of the wild on him; the other clings to his brother's heel, quiet, calculating, already reaching for something bigger. From the womb they wrestle, and the struggle never really ends. In Toledot, a family gropes toward its future. Isaac digs wells and searches for blessing. Rebecca carries the burden of prophecy and will do anything to see it fulfilled. Esau roars in from the field, starving, and trades eternity for a bowl of lentil stew. Jacob puts on skins and a borrowed voice to claim what he believes is his destiny. Nothing is simple. Everything is unforgettable. And somehow, three thousand years later, it still feels like the evening news. Because this portion refuses to let us look away from the messy, sacred work of transmission: How do we pass on faith when siblings see the world so differently? How do parents love children who are nothing alike? What happens when prophecy and politics collide in the same household? And how do we shape the next generation when the ground beneath us keeps shifting? This week on Torah in Real Time, we'll dive deep into Toledot and ask what it has to say about the headlines screaming at us right now: the raising of the Palestinian flag in public squares across Toronto and Canada, the imminent sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, the fault lines running through families, communities, and nations when identity, loyalty, and survival are all on the table. Because if Jacob and Esau teach us anything, it's that the future is never guaranteed. It's wrestled for, one difficult blessing at a time. So settle in, open your Chumash (or just open your heart), and let's learn Toledot together, in real time, in this time. Welcome to the conversation. ——

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This is part 3 of a new solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:⁠⁠https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW

Sources Can kodshim kalim be eaten when there is no altar? Abaye proved from a braita of Rabbi Yishmael that they cannot be eaten. Rabbi Yirmia raised a difficulty against Abaye from a contradiction between braitot, resolving it in a way that one would conclude that kodshim kalim could be eaten even without an altar. However, Ravina provides an alternative resolution to the contradiction, and the Gemara brings another. Rav Huna says in the name of Rav that the altar in the Tabernacle of Shilo was made of stone. However, a difficulty is raised against this from a braita that explains that the fire of Moshe's copper altar continued until the time of Shlomo. They resolve it by saying that Rav Huna held by a different tannaitic opinion. Alternatively, one can explain that the fire could have still been on Moshe's altar, even though they were using the stone altar. If so, what was the fire used for? The Gemara suggests two possible answers. A Mishna is brought which says that the altar in the time of the Second Temple was expanded to be larger than the one in the First Temple, from 28x28 cubits to 32x32. Why? Rav Yosef suggests it was expanded as they needed more space. Ravin explained it based on a Mishna in Middot that described the addition of the shitin, two holes that were added for the libations.

Sources Can kodshim kalim be eaten when there is no altar? Abaye proved from a braita of Rabbi Yishmael that they cannot be eaten. Rabbi Yirmia raised a difficulty against Abaye from a contradiction between braitot, resolving it in a way that one would conclude that kodshim kalim could be eaten even without an altar. However, Ravina provides an alternative resolution to the contradiction, and the Gemara brings another. Rav Huna says in the name of Rav that the altar in the Tabernacle of Shilo was made of stone. However, a difficulty is raised against this from a braita that explains that the fire of Moshe's copper altar continued until the time of Shlomo. They resolve it by saying that Rav Huna held by a different tannaitic opinion. Alternatively, one can explain that the fire could have still been on Moshe's altar, even though they were using the stone altar. If so, what was the fire used for? The Gemara suggests two possible answers. A Mishna is brought which says that the altar in the time of the Second Temple was expanded to be larger than the one in the First Temple, from 28x28 cubits to 32x32. Why? Rav Yosef suggests it was expanded as they needed more space. Ravin explained it based on a Mishna in Middot that described the addition of the shitin, two holes that were added for the libations.

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Join us in examining this week's haftorah: the opening chapter of the book of Melachim. In learning this story of King David and his two sons Shlomo and Adoniyahu we discuss palace intrigue, fathers and sons, and the most significant of relationships. CONTENT WARNING: Some mature content. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.

Co-Host Shlomo Slatkin (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/shlomo) My first-time guest is Shlomo Slatkin. In addition to being a Rabbi in Baltimore, he's also the founder of the Marriage Restoration Project. He has a lot of valuable insights into modern manhood, our relationships with women and the missing rite of passage from boyhood to manhood in today's culture. First off, Shlomo is a man who walks the talk. He and his wife have a great relationship and are raising a beautiful family. In his daily life, Shlomo works with men who want to achieve a closer connection with the woman in their lives but are at somewhat of a loss as to how to do so. Interestingly, he believes it's not because they lack knowledge or resilience, but rather because they've outgrown the emotional survival strategies they learned as boys. Shlomo is all about unlearning those outdated patterns and showing up with clarity, presence and emotional honesty. So how do we as men take ownership of our emotions instead of shaming or blaming? Could it be that we often feel threatened in relationships, even though we're supposed to be the man of the house? How can we avoid being either a petulant child or a passive wuss? Where is the "balance" in a relationship with a woman that keeps our power and dignity intact as men, while honoring and protecting those we love? In a world where far too many men are running around like 40-year-old little boys who never grew up, Shlomo's message is just the kick in the pants we need nowadays. Have you discovered VAMANOS yet? It's your wingman on demand: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/vamanos === HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE === The show is now available as a VIDEO version on YouTube. For some reason, the episodes seem funnier...if a bit more rough around the edges. If you love what you hear, please rate the show on the service you subscribed to it on (takes one second) and leave a review. As we say here in Texas, I appreciate you!

This is part 2 of a new solo series where R' Shlomo Buxbaum explores the deeper structure of the Book of Bereishis (Genesis) and how it directly relates to our own personal journey to self-mastery.It is based on R' Shlomo's first book The 4 Elements of an Empowered Life (Mosaica Press, 2021), which uncovers a hidden thread woven throughout the book of Bereishis, showing how four themes that are deeply connected to our own life missions, are alluded to over and over again, giving us the tools to lead lives of magnificence!You can purchase the book on Amazon and wherever Jewish books are sold:⁠https://a.co/d/cb9JkPW

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