Podcasts about sukkos

התוכן הקביעות בש.ז. היא שאדר"ח אדר ועד"ז יום הפורים, הוא ביום השלישי, ש"הוכפל בו כי טוב – טוב לשמים וטוב לבריות". הקשר עם פורים: אף שגם בשאר המועדים מצינו גם הענין ד"טוב לבריות" – הכנסת אורחים, "אושפיזין" וכיו"ב, אבל אינה מ"מצוות היום". משא"כ בפורים, נוסף על המצוות של מקרא מגילה וכיו"ב – "טוב לשמים", הנה חלק מ"מצוות היום", ודוקא במצוות אלו "יש להרבות" (כמ"ש הרמב"ם), היא מצוות משלוח מנות ומתנות לאביונים – "טוב לבריות". ולכן, כאן המקום עורר ע"ד ענין ה"מבצעים" בכלל ועאכו"כ מבצע פורים, שענינם בגלוי הוא "טוב לשמים וטוב לבריות" – הוא מדבר אודות מצוות של ה' עם הזולת. ו"אין מזרזין אלא למזורזין". וכאן המקום להבהיר, דשלא כדעת המטעים ומבלבלים כאלו הענין של "מבצעים" ו"מיהו יהודי" וכיו"ב – הם ענינם של ליובאוויטש בלבד, והאמת היא שזה שייך לכלל ישראל! ואדרבה – הלואי שהם יקנאו ו"ירעשו" עוד יותר בענינים אלו וכו'.משיחת יום ג' פ' תרומה, אדר"ח אדר, ה'תשל"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=17-02-2026 Synopsis This year the first day of Rosh Chodesh Adar, as well as Purim, fall on Tuesday, when “‘it was good' was said twice” – “good for Heaven and good for people.” The connection to Purim is as follows: Although we find an element of “good for people” in all Yomim Tovim (such as welcoming guests, the Ushpizin on Sukkos and the like), the only Yom Tov where it is “the mitzvah of the day” is Purim where, in addition to the obligations like reading the Megillah (which are “good for Heaven”), an integral part of the mitzvos of the day (and the ones that are subject to no limit, and it is “good to increase” as the Rambam writes) are the mitzvos of mishloach manos and matanos l'evyonim (“good for people”). Therefore, this is the appropriate time to once again mention the Mivtzoim in general, and particularly Mivtza Purim, all of which are “good for Heaven and good for people” – mitzvos of Hashem that are observed between one person and another. And “One urges only those who are already vigilant.” It must also be reiterated that unlike some mistakenly think and mislead others, the Mivtzoim (as well as issues like Who is a Jew etc.) are exclusively a Lubavitch concern; the truth is that they are a concern of the entire Jewish people. On the contrary: if only they would envy Lubavitch and make an even bigger ruckus about these things…Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Terumah, first day of Rosh Chodesh Adar 5735 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=17-02-2026

התוכן נאמר [בראשון דפ' שמות] "כאשר יענו אותו – עי"ז דוקא – כן ירבה וכן יפרוץ". ועד כדי כך, שמצינו במדרשי חז"ל שהסיבה לכך ששבט לוי, המעולה בכל שבטי ישראל, הי' "מועט באוכלוסין" היא – "לפי שלא היו במלאכת שעבוד מצרים" ולא עינו אותם! וע"ד מאחז"ל "כל המקיים את התורה מעוני סופו לקיימה מעושר". אלא שיש צורך להבהיר שאין זה שום "הצדקה" על מעמד ומצב דגלות, שהרי הענין ד"עוני" לא צריך להיות עוני כפשוטו ח"ו, אלא אפי' אם חסר לו משהו מדבר שהוא רגיל בו, אפי' אם זה עשירות מופלגה – נחשב ל"עני"! ובכן, בנוגע לכאו"א מישראל ישנו פס"ד ברור "אפי' אתה עושה להם כסעודת שלמה בשעתו (עדיין) לא יצאת ידי חובתך עמהן"! וזה מדובר אפי' בנוגע לפועלים ובימי החול! ובמילא, מכיון ש"מגיד דבריו ליעקב וגו'", הנה צריך ה' – הבעה"ב – למלא את כל הבקשות של יהודי (בעת התפלה), ואפי' אם ה' נותן לו כבר בני חיי ומזוני, כי היהודי טוען: מפורש בתורה "אפילו אתה עושה להם כסעודת שלמה בשעתו לא יצאת ידי חובתך עמהן"!ב' חלקים משיחת ליל ד' דחג הסוכות, מוצאי שבת קודש, ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-01-2026 Synopsis The verse states (in rishon of parashas Shemos), “As they afflicted them, so they increased and spread,” meaning they increased and spread precisely as a result of being afflicted, to the extent that it says in Midrashim that the tribe of Levi, the most distinguished of all the tribes, was “few in population” “because they were not subjected to slavery in Egypt” – they were not “afflicted.” Similarly, our Sages taught, “Whoever fulfills the Torah in poverty will ultimately fulfill it in wealth.” However, it must be clarified that this is in no way a justification for the exile, because “poverty” doesn't necessarily mean literal poverty, chas v'shalom, but simply having less than one is accustomed to. And the Torah rules as a matter of halacha that “Even if you make for them a feast like that of Shlomo in his time, you have not fulfilled your obligation toward them.” This applies even to laborers, and on weekdays. Therefore, since “He declares His words to Yaakov…,” Hashem, the Jew's “Employer,” must fulfill all of a Jew's requests (made during davening), even if Hashem has already given him children, life, and sustenance, because the Jew claims: The Torah says explicitly that “Even if you provide for them a feast like that of Shlomo in his time, you have still not fulfilled your obligation toward them.”2 excerpts from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos, 4th night of Sukkos, 5745 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-01-2026 לזכות רפו"ש וקרובה ליהודית שפרה בת ברוכה תחי'ליום ההולדת שלה י"ד טבת

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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Gimmel Tishrei What was unique about the Rebbe Maharash? How did the Rebbe explain (on 13 Tishrei 5740) the words of the Baal HaHilula: “Now we have to go visit my father and hear what is happening? What practical lessons can we learn from the Rebbe Maharash? Does a Rebbe ever "leave" us?How could such an atrocity happen on the day when G-d's essence is revealed? Why should we go to shul if that makes us targets? What would the Rebbe say to these congregants and to the broader Jewish community to strengthen them? What is the origin of the Sukkos holiday? What is the personal significance of this holiday? Is Sukkos a continuation of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur? How does it help us internalize the light and energy of Yom Kippur? What do we learn from the fact that the sukkah is the only mitzvah that surrounds our entire body? Why doesn't Chabad sleep in the Sukkah? Since Sukkot foreshadows the Messianic era, why do we focus on temporary dwellings rather than permanent redemption? What is the personal spiritual meaning of the four species? What is the significance of the Ushpizin and the Chassidishe Ushpizin? Why was Sukkos established in the rainy season of autumn and not close to the Passover spring season? Why do we care what the Gentiles would say? What is the meaning of the Musaf prayers about the seventy bull offerings? What is the connection between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Hoshana Rabba, Shemini Atzeret and Simchas Torah? Does Hoshana Rabba represent yechida within yechida? On which holiday of this month is our livelihood determined – Rosh Hashana, or Shemini Atzeres when the amount of rainfall is established? What is the history behind the Sefer Torah the Rebbe danced with on Simchas Torah? How can women fully experience Simchas Torah? What is the meaning behind the story that the angels found shoe soles in Gan Eden the morning after Simchas Torah?Manchester Yom Kippur terrorist attack Chassidus Applied to Sukkos  Hoshana Rabba Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah 

Tanya Applied: Episode 231: Yom Kippur to Sukkos. Chapter 28.02: Why We Have Inappropriate Thoughts During Prayer Part 2A journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10–10:30PM ET onWSNR 620 AM – Metro NY areaWJPR 1640 AM — Highland Park and Edison, NJOnline: www.talklinenetwork.comBy phone: Listen Line: 641-741-0389Many of us may be familiar with some of the central ideas in Tanya – including the battle of the two souls; what defines man and makes us tick; how we can control our temptations; how we can become more loving; what we can do to curb and harness our vices, like anger, jealousy, and depression; the formula for growth; how we can develop a healthy relationship with G-d; and why we are here. In this 30-minute program, you will learn how these ideas can be applied to your life today. You will discover secrets to a successful life that will transform you and your relationships.Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, and he is the creator of the acclaimed and popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, which has empowered and transformed hundreds of thousands through Torah and Chassidus.Now, Rabbi Jacobson brings his vast scholarship and years of experience to Tanya. Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for this exhilarating journey into your psyche and soul. You will come away with life-changing practical guidance and direction, addressing all the issues and challenges you face in life.For more info: www.chassidusapplied.com/tanyaMusic by Zalman Goldstein • www.ChabadMusic.coms of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.A journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.

The holidays ignited a spark. Now comes the real test: can we carry that energy into the carpool lane, the Tuesday meeting, and the quiet space before bed? We walk through the entire journey from Elul's wake-up call to Simchas Torah's dance and turn each highlight into a practice you can hold onto when the calendar goes silent. No clichés—just a clear path to turning synagogue inspiration into weekday holiness.We begin by revisiting the landmarks: the shofar's call, Kol Nidrei's hush, the fragile trust of the sukkah, and the embrace of Torah at the end. Then we shift the perspective most people follow: the synagogue is a school, not the stage. The stage is your life—your tent, your office, your table. From there, we reframe modern orthodoxy at its best: not a compromise with the world but a craft that combines halacha, heart, and humility into daily choices. Joy doesn't end when the celebrations do; it transforms, from loud festivities to quiet steadiness.You'll leave with concrete steps: make the weekly Parsha with Rashi your anchor, try Shnayim Mikra Ve'echad Targum or a trusted translation, connect insights to cues you already have, and choose small, manageable habits that keep God at the center when no one is watching. We share how to turn a moving Ne'ilah into patient parenting, a strong Mincha into a fair invoice, and the excitement of Hakafos into kinder speech online. If you've ever felt the post-holiday letdown, this talk provides a map, a method, and the mindset to stay spiritually energized through winter.The holidays lit a fire. Now comes the real test: can we carry that heat into the carpool lane, the Tuesday meeting, and the quiet space before bed? We walk through the entire arc from Elul's wake-up to Simchas Torah's dance and translate each high point into a practice you can hold when the calendar goes quiet. No platitudes—just a clear path to turn synagogue inspiration into weekday holiness.We start by revisiting the landmarks: the shofar's call, Kol Nidrei's hush, the fragile trust of the sukkah, and the embrace of Torah at the end. Then we flip the script most people live by: the synagogue is a school, not the stage. The stage is your life—your tent, your office, your table. From there we reframe modern orthodoxy at its best: not a compromise with the world, but a craft that fuses halacha, heart, and humility into daily choices. Joy doesn't end when the sprinkles do; it shifts form, from loud celebration to quiet steadiness.You'll leave with concrete steps: make the weekly Parsha with Rashi your anchor, try Shnayim Mikra Ve'echad Targum or a trusted translation, link insights to cues you already have, and choose small, guardable habits that keep God at the center when no one is watching. We share how to transform a moving Ne'ilah into patient parenting, a strong Mincha into a fair invoice, and the thrill of Hakafos into kinder speech online. If you've ever felt the post-holiday dip, this conversation gives you a map, a method, and the mindset to stay spirituallSupport the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Chof-Alef Tishrei - Hoshaana Rabbah (16:48)

Chof Tishrei - Chol Hamoed Sukkos (18:09)

Is Jewish music a form of Torah (spiritual wisdom)? Joey Weisenberg, a musician, composer, and founder of Hadar's Rising Song Institute, thinks so. He joins Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg for a conversation about contemporary singing communities, the history of wordless melodies (nigunim) and unbound approaches to prayer. This episode is the second in an ongoing mini-series of Judaism Unbound episodes mobilizing Jewish music -- past, present, and future -- as a launching point into conversations about contemporary Jewish life and experience.Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming courses in the UnYeshiva. Amazing learning opportunities are available for registration exploring the book of Jubilees, Jewish Exile and Liberation, the Talmud, and Antisemitism Unbound! Financial aid is available via this link.Purchase Joey Weisenberg's most recent album, Selah, via this link. And access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur Sukkos- Koheles - Hoshana Rabba - Sh'mini Atzeres - V'Zos HaB'racha-Simchas Torah  Happiness AND Trepidation?  & The Unsung Heroes  Plus  2 Year War Lessons  &  Planning to LIVE 

​1)       What is the Torah source for the Beis haShoieivo celebrations?[1]2)       Several years ago, a friend cleared out his garden of several fruit trees. His home has since been ridden with persistent problems. Thinking the above issues are connected: Is there a way to repair the spiritual harm brought on by destroying a fruit tree?[2]3)       Why is עלינו included in the Chazan's Musaf on Yom Kipur?[3]4)       Why is the alphabetical על חטא notrecited at Neilah? [4]5)       Does one who ate less than a shiur on a fast-day say Aneinu?[5]6)       Motzei Yom Kippur I felt ill and didn't make Havdolo. A) Should I say Havdolo the following day;[6] B) Should I say a brocho on a [נר ששבת] flame?[7]7)       Guidelines re. serving as Chazzan on Shabbos & Yomtov in the year of Avelus RL:[8]8)       In Neilah we recite a poem beginning with אזכרה. There are conflicting opinions whether the י"ג מדות הרחמים are said as the chorus or not. To discuss:[9] 9)       Is Schach taken from a cemetery fit for use?[10]10)   Can the Succa be made of three walls made of Lovud?[11]-[1] הערת כ"קאדמו"ר זי"ע לד"ה חסידים ואנשי מעשה, תשכ"ט (תורת מנחםחנ"ד ע' 130).[2] ב"ק צא, ב;  ס' ברכת השם (פארהאנד) ע' 373. [3] [4] ראה תורת מנחם חט"ז ע' 212ואילך. [5] פסקיתשובות סי' תקסו אות ו. [6] ראה משנה ברורה סי' רצטס"ק טז.[7] ראה שוע"ר סי' רחצס"ב; סי' תרכד ס"ד.[8] רמ"א יו"ד סו"ס שעו; ש"ך שםס"ק יד; נטעי גבריאל - אבילות ח"א פנ"ו.[9] הלכות ומנהגי חב"דע' 54. בספר חסידים סי' רנ (מוה"ק) מוכיח מפיוט זה אופן חלוקת י"גהמדות. אבל לפי האריז"ל הרי החלוקה היא כפי שמופיע בסדר תשליך. פיוט זה נאמר:ב'שני תנינא'; ביום שלפני ערב יו"כ (ועל שמו נקרא היום "י"ג מדות");בנעילה. הצד השווה שבהם: סיום המשך של בקשת סליחה. במחזור ארטסקרול כאן מובא שינוימנהגים אם לומר י"ג מדות בכל פעם. להעיר מהגהות מיימוניות סוף סדר התפלה שלהרמב"ם שהיו מרבים לומר י"ג מדות. בנוסח דידן: בערבית ג"פ. שחריתומוסף, כלום. לבד מכשמוציאים הס"ת מארוה"ק. במנחה פ"א. בנעילה: ג'וה'. [10]יו"ד סי' שסח ס"ב. ולגביקברי נכרים לא מצאתי אם אסורים בהנאה. וא"כ יש כמה צדדים להקל.[11]לדעת המגן אברהם ר"ס תרל, כשרותהסוכה ע"י מחיצות של לבוד היינו דוקא בד' דפנות. בהלכות מאו"ח סימן תרלשבסו"ס פסקי דינים, והעתקתי בס' נתיבים בהלכה ומנהג, ס"ה, מקיל בדיעבדדלא כהמג"א.​

Yud-Tes Tishrei - Shabbos Chol Hamoed Sukkos (18:55)

Yud-Ches Tishrei - Chol Hamoed Sukkos (21:26)

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length of article: 5 pagesLength of audio: 14 minutes 57 secondsSynopsis: This is the audio version of the 5-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/10/25 titled Sukkos 5778: I Hate Sukkah (In a Good Way). Here's a newly edited version of my first (and favorite) article on Sukkos, originally published on 10/4/17. It captures a huge part of how I relate to mitzvos.-----The Torah content for the remainder of October is sponsored by Yael Weiss in honor of her parents, and in celebration of her father's birthday (September 25 / 17 Tishrei).  -----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/YU Torah: yutorah.org/teachers/Rabbi-Matt-SchneeweissPatreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

It is not enoughto embrace monotheism. The monotheism has to include a כְּלַל יִשְׂרָאֵל as the עַם הַנִּבְחָר (even thoughthey don't seem to fit the role)https://thechesedfund.com/rabbikatz/support-rabbi-katzz-podcast

Yud-Zayin Tishrei - Chol Hamoed Sukkos (25:12)

In Part 3 of "High Holidays & the 12 Steps," we explore the themes of joy and interconnectedness as embodied in Sukkos and Simchas Torah. Discover why these are considered the "highest holidays," representing the culmination of Rosh Hashanah's surrender and Yom Kippur's atonement, and how they relate to practicing spiritual principles in all aspects of life.

The Gemara discusses whether the Sukkah represents the Ananei HaKavod or physical huts. Rabbi Stark explains how not only were there actual clouds but they were clouds like you wouldn't believe.

Sukkos celebrates Hashem taking us out of Mitzrayim and guiding and transporting us through the Midbar in the Anenei HaKavod. So why do we celebrate it after Yom Kippur, instead of after Pesach? The famous approach of the Tur, and the revolutionary approach of the Vilna Gaon.Have a Chag Kasher V'Sameach

Yud-Daled Tishrei - Erev Sukkos (20:12)

Tes-Vov Tishrei - First Day of Sukkos (16:33)

Tes-Zayin Tishrei - Second Day of Sukkos (17:37)

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How do we access joy when the world feels heavy?How do we lean into joy amidst collective anguish, grief, and global uncertainty?As we enter the holiday of Sukkos, the time of our joy, we are asked to celebrate. But what does it look like to celebrate honestly, without ignoring the ache of our times?In this episode, we explore how Sukkos offers a model of Jewish joy that honors the emotional complexity of life. A joy that is not about denying our pain, but about making a courageous spiritual choice: to recognize the divine presence and be moved by it, to root more deeply into our communal spaces and our responsibility for one another, and to bring our sorrow to the dance floor, trusting in its ultimate healing.Sources:Chapter 33, Tanya by the Alter Rebbe "I Praised Happiness" by Rabbi Shagar "Catharsis" by Rabbi Joseph B. SoloveitchikLikutei Moharan, Part II 23:1:2Rabbi Isaac Luria, Pri Etz Hayim, Sukkot* * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

It commemorates events that happened in Tishrei, not Nissan (acc. to R Akiva)

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

In honor of the upcoming Sukkos & Simchas Torah holidays, here's an updated version of an old episode of Jewish History Soundbites, containing entertaining historical tales & tidbits from Jewish history. With updates and additions to enjoy. Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: yehuda@yehudageberer.com

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Yud-Alef Tishrei - Besheim Hashem (17:42)

The holiest day of the year is upon us. The day of Yom Kippur is unmatched and unrivaled by any other. It is a day of elevation. It is a day of purification. It is a day to be cleansed of all of our sins. It is a day to move past all of our trauma. On this day God pledges to forgive us from for all of our sins. But some of us have a hard time connecting with this awesome day. Some of us wish that we can leapfrog this day and move on to the festival of Sukkos. Why do we have such a hard time with this day, and what is there to do about it? In this really superb podcast, we learn about the secrets of this awesome day, and what is actually we need to do so that we merit to partake in its vast, awesome power.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Medrash Pliyah. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

This episode is another installment of our ongoing series, The Power of the Hebrew Months, where we explore the unique spiritual energy of each time in the Jewish calendar. Focusing on Tishrei, Rabbi Pill helps us reframe our relationship with Hashem in healthier, more compassionate terms—like spouses who separate and reconcile, growing closer through the process. Through the scales of judgment, the letter Lamed reaching upward, and the lessons of Ephraim, you'll discover how the High Holidays are less about fear and perfectionism and more about sincere effort, growth, and reconnection. Listeners will walk away with practical insight into approaching Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkos not with dread, but with renewed confidence, joy, and a deeper sense of relationship with their Creator. Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.Get the Companion Guide: The Power of the MonthsThis free resource outlines the spiritual focus of each Hebrew month — including its mazal (zodiac sign), tribe, Hebrew letter, body part, and unique avodah. It also includes suggested actions you can take to align yourself with the energy of the time. Click here to download and keep this month-by-month guide as a tool for your own growth and reflection.Explore The Art of PrayerDownload a collection of beautifully designed blessings (brachos) including Modeh Ani, Asher Yatzar, Netilas Yadayim and more.  Free to download and perfect for your home by clicking here. 

Part 1 of High Holidays & the 12 Steps: spiritual prep for the Jewish New Year through the lens of recovery. In this Rosh Hashanah class, we explore surrender, vision, and beginning again—translating core 12-step ideas into practical avodah for the Days of Awe. Part 2: Yom Kippur. Part 3: Sukkos.

   In this episode, we look at one of the most puzzling stories of Bayis Shani, the story of Sukkos. The possuk seems to imply that this was the first time they kept Sukkos since Yehoshua. How do we understand this?   We also look at the basic dynamics of the times of Moshiach. How does the dynamic between Israel and the other nations change? And similarly we discuss the Ingathering of the Exiles.        This week's episode is dedicated לרפואה השלימה לשרה פעשא בת יפה אסתר by her family  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  

In this inspiring episode, Malkie Weiner shares her extraordinary life story: from her Catholic upbringing in Puerto Rico, to her family's unexpected spiritual search, their conversion to Judaism, and their eventual integration into the Hasidic community of Williamsburg. Malkie opens up about: