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The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית
יום ג' פ' עקב, י"ד מנחם-אב, ה'תשפ"ו

The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 11:39


התוכן [בסיום תענית: "לא היו ימים טובים לישראל כט"ו באב וכיוהכ"פ שבהן . . בנות ירושלים יוצאות וחולות בכרמים, ומה היו אומרות, בחור שא נא עניך וראה מה אתה בורר לך, אל תתן עיניך ביופי תן עיניך במשפחה, שקר החן והבל היופי אשה יראת ה' היא תתהלל וכו'". ובגמ' בבלי: "ת"ר ד' משפחות היו בא"י, יפיפיות שבהן אומרות תנו עיניכם ביופי שאין אשה אלא ליופי, מיוחסות שבהן אומרות תנו עיניכם במשפחה . . עשירות שבהן אומרות תנו עיניכם בבעלי ממון . . מכוערות שבהן אומרות קחו מקחם לשם שמים". אבל בירושלמי הובאו רק ב' משפחות – "כעורות" ו"נאות", והג' המשפחות יפיפיות, מיוחסות ועשירות – נכללים בסוג הכללי של "נאות" שאומרות "תן עיניך במשפחה"]. בת ישראל שנמצאת בעונת השידוכין אין לה עשירות מצ"ע, כי "כל כבודה בת מלך פנימה" ולא היתה כזאת בישראל שבנות ישראל יוצאות לפני החתונה לעבוד ולהרויח כסף! כ"א מצד שמשפחתה עשירה; הקדמה הכללית בדבריהם של כל הבנות לבחורים היא – "בחור שא נא עיניך וראה": להביט למעלה, ואז לא יחשוב על ענינים חיצוניים כ"א על העיקר, ועי"ז יזכה לשידוך המתאים. ועפי"ז מובן איך מתאים כל הנ"ל גם ליוהכ"פ! ושגם בדבריהם של ה"מכוערות" יש ענין חיובי וכו'.ב' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ב' פ' עקב, חמשה עשר באב ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-07-2026 Synopsis The final Mishna in Taanis states: “There were no days as joyous for the Jewish people as the fifteenth of Av and as Yom Kippur, as on them…the daughters of Jerusalem would go out and dance in the vineyards. And what would they say? Young man, please lift up your eyes and see what you choose for yourself. Do not set your eyes on beauty; set your eyes on family. ‘Grace is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Hashem, she shall be praised'….” On this Mishna the Gemara Bavli (Ein Yaakov) states: “The Sages taught: There were four groups in the Land of Israel. The beautiful among them would say, ‘Set your eyes on beauty, for a wife is only for beauty.' Those of distinguished lineage among them would say, ‘Set your eyes on family'…The wealthy among them would say, ‘Set your eyes on those who possess wealth'…The ugly among them would say, ‘Take your acquisition for the sake of Heaven.'” (The Gemara Yerushalmi mentions only two groups: the beautiful (which includes the beautiful, those of distinguished lineage, and the wealthy), and the ugly.) Regarding “the wealthy”: A young woman at the age of shidduchim had no wealth of her own. Since “All the honor of the king's daughter is within,” Jewish girls did not go out to earn money before marriage; rather they were “wealthy” because their family was wealthy. The general introduction given by all of the groups was: “Young man, please lift up your eyes and see,” meaning, look upward and focus not on what is superficial but on what is fundamental, and then you will merit the match suited for you. Based on this we can also understand how this was appropriate for the day of Yom Kippur. We can also understand why there was a group who considered themselves “ugly”: In their humility, they felt they had nothing of their own. Rather, they attributed everything they had to Hashem.2 excerpts from sichah of Sunday night, parashas Ekev, 15 Av 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-07-2026

Pirkei Avos (Rosh Yeshiva)
Is there Chinuch for a Koton for Taanis (Pinchas 5786)

Pirkei Avos (Rosh Yeshiva)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026


Is there Chinuch for a Koton for Taanis (Pinchas 5786)

Bitachon4life
Bitachon4Life Shiur 1811 Seiver Part 11 Taanis

Bitachon4life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 3:35


What Should I Think?

taanis seiver
Pirkei Avos (Rosh Yeshiva)
Aveilus and Taanis: What We Are Mourning About and What to Do Teshuvah For (5786)

Pirkei Avos (Rosh Yeshiva)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026


Aveilus and Taanis: What We Are Mourning About and What to Do Teshuvah For (5786)

Dirshu Mishnah Brurah Yomi
MB6 151a: Taanis Esther - Part 2 (686:3); Megillah Reading - Part 1(687:1-2)

Dirshu Mishnah Brurah Yomi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026


Dirshu Mishnah Brurah Yomi
MB6 150b: Taanis Esther - Part 1 (686:1-2)

Dirshu Mishnah Brurah Yomi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026


Nach Yomi
Journey through Nach - Shoftim 11: Finding an Opening

Nach Yomi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 47:14


Shoftim 11: Finding an Opening Yiftach is back from exile. The elders who expelled him now need him, and he knows it. Before the battle, he attempts diplomacy, dismantling the Ammonite king's historical revisionism with a careful, point-by-point legal argument rooted in the Exodus narrative. The king ignores him, not because the argument fails, but because he refuses to recognize Yiftach's authority. Then Yiftach makes his vow. This shiur examines the most contested moment in Sefer Shoftim: the neder of Yiftach and what happened to his daughter. We work through the machlokes Rishonim, including the Ramban and Ibn Ezra, on whether the vow demanded death or separation, and why the Gemara in Taanis condemns it in the sharpest terms. The deeper tragedy, however, is institutional. Pinchas could have annulled the vow. Yiftach could have gone to Pinchas. Neither moved. A girl died between their competing pride. The Bereishis Rabbah is unsparing. Includes a striking parallel to Iphigenia in Greek tragedy and the haftorah connection to Parshas Chukas. Part of the ongoing Judges in the Nach series.

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Talmudist - Ep 109: The Rainmaker 2 - How Greatness Is Built One Choice at a Time [Taanis 25a]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 28:00


In this continuation of the "Rainmaker" narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores profound lessons about poverty, faith, honesty, prayer, and personal responsibility. The episode opens with the moving story of Rabbi Elazar ben Pedas, who lived in extreme poverty yet maintained unwavering faith. Through a remarkable dream-like encounter with Hashem, he demonstrates acceptance of Divine providence and a refusal to seek personal gain at the expense of others—even in the World to Come. The discussion then turns to the Torah's uncompromising standard of honesty. Rabbi Wolbe shares powerful contemporary examples illustrating the mitzvah of returning lost property and conducting business with integrity. Whether it's returning forgotten cash hidden inside a desk or correcting a pricing error that benefits you, true righteousness means doing what's right because Hashem commands it—not because anyone else is watching. The latter portion of the episode returns to the Talmud's stories of prayer for rain, emphasizing that a generation's spiritual state affects the effectiveness of its leaders' prayers. The episode culminates with a profound lesson on gratitude and perspective: complaints generate more negativity, while appreciation and positive expectation create opportunities for greater blessing. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that our words, attitudes, and outlook shape the spiritual reality we experience. _____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 15, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Ep 109 - The Rainmaker 2: How Greatness Is Built One Choice at a Time [Taanis 25a]

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 28:00


In this continuation of the "Rainmaker" narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores profound lessons about poverty, faith, honesty, prayer, and personal responsibility. The episode opens with the moving story of Rabbi Elazar ben Pedas, who lived in extreme poverty yet maintained unwavering faith. Through a remarkable dream-like encounter with Hashem, he demonstrates acceptance of Divine providence and a refusal to seek personal gain at the expense of others—even in the World to Come. The discussion then turns to the Torah's uncompromising standard of honesty. Rabbi Wolbe shares powerful contemporary examples illustrating the mitzvah of returning lost property and conducting business with integrity. Whether it's returning forgotten cash hidden inside a desk or correcting a pricing error that benefits you, true righteousness means doing what's right because Hashem commands it—not because anyone else is watching. The latter portion of the episode returns to the Talmud's stories of prayer for rain, emphasizing that a generation's spiritual state affects the effectiveness of its leaders' prayers. The episode culminates with a profound lesson on gratitude and perspective: complaints generate more negativity, while appreciation and positive expectation create opportunities for greater blessing. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that our words, attitudes, and outlook shape the spiritual reality we experience. _____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 27, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 15, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #Integrity, #PositiveMindset, #Gratitude, #DivineProvidence, #PersonalGrowth, #CharacterDevelopment, #SpiritualGrowth, #AttitudeMatters, #Blessings, #MindsetShift, #LiveWithPurpose ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Talmudist - Ep 108: The Rainmakers - Why Simple Prayers Move Heaven [Taanis 24b]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 42:28


In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the Talmud's fascinating accounts of the "rainmakers"—sages whose prayers brought life-giving rain during times of drought. Through these stories, the Talmud reveals that rain represents far more than weather; it symbolizes Divine blessing, sustenance, livelihood, and our dependence on Hashem for every aspect of life. The episode repeatedly emphasizes that prayer is not reserved for great sages alone—every Jew possesses the power to pray and influence the world. The discussion highlights extraordinary examples of humble individuals whose sincerity and righteousness outweighed prestige, scholarship, or public status. From Rav Yehudah's powerful prayers, to simple teachers who educated poor children for free, to Rav Chanina ben Dosa whose faith transcended natural limitations, the common thread is that God responds to authenticity, humility, and genuine trust. Miracles occur not because people seek them, but because they live with complete dependence on Hashem. Rabbi Wolbe also explores the role of dreams, the significance of charity as an investment in eternity, the importance of returning lost property, and the Jewish perspective on balancing effort with faith. Throughout the episode, listeners are reminded that blessings flow through humility, gratitude, prayer, and recognizing that every success ultimately comes from Heaven._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 8, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Humility, #Selflessness, #Charity, #Tzedakah, #Faith, #Prayer, #Rain, #DivineProvidence, #SimpleFaith ★ Support this podcast ★

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Ep 108 - The Rainmakers: Why Simple Prayers Move Heaven [Taanis 24b]

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 42:28


In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the Talmud's fascinating accounts of the "rainmakers"—sages whose prayers brought life-giving rain during times of drought. Through these stories, the Talmud reveals that rain represents far more than weather; it symbolizes Divine blessing, sustenance, livelihood, and our dependence on Hashem for every aspect of life. The episode repeatedly emphasizes that prayer is not reserved for great sages alone—every Jew possesses the power to pray and influence the world. The discussion highlights extraordinary examples of humble individuals whose sincerity and righteousness outweighed prestige, scholarship, or public status. From Rav Yehudah's powerful prayers, to simple teachers who educated poor children for free, to Rav Chanina ben Dosa whose faith transcended natural limitations, the common thread is that God responds to authenticity, humility, and genuine trust. Miracles occur not because people seek them, but because they live with complete dependence on Hashem. Rabbi Wolbe also explores the role of dreams, the significance of charity as an investment in eternity, the importance of returning lost property, and the Jewish perspective on balancing effort with faith. Throughout the episode, listeners are reminded that blessings flow through humility, gratitude, prayer, and recognizing that every success ultimately comes from Heaven._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 8, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Humility, #Selflessness, #Charity, #Tzedakah, #Faith, #Prayer, #Rain, #DivineProvidence, #SimpleFaith ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Talmudist: Why God Listens to Simple People [Ep 107 - Taanis 24a]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 39:27


Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores a series of powerful Talmudic narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, beginning with the remarkable story of Elazar Ish Birta, whose selfless generosity was so legendary that charity collectors would hide from him, knowing he would give away everything he possessed. When he sacrificed even his daughter's wedding funds to help orphaned newlyweds, Hashem miraculously blessed him with overflowing abundance—yet he refused to personally benefit from the miracle, demonstrating the highest form of selflessness.The episode then examines the deep connection between rain, livelihood, and faith. Rain in the Talmud represents far more than weather; it symbolizes Divine sustenance and reminds us that all success ultimately comes from Hashem. Through stories of great sages who fasted and prayed for rain, Rabbi Wolbe highlights a recurring lesson: humility often accomplishes what scholarship, status, and even leadership cannot.A major theme throughout the discussion is that spiritual greatness is frequently hidden beneath simplicity. Whether it is the humble teacher who educates poor children without charge, the villager who provides wine for Kiddush and Havdalah, or the seemingly ordinary man who protected a photographer from embarrassment despite suffering financial loss himself, the greatest people are often those who seek no recognition.The episode concludes with a powerful reflection on humility. True humility means recognizing Hashem as the King of the universe and understanding one's proper place within creation. Arrogance, Rabbi Wolbe teaches, is essentially an attempt to remove God from His throne and place oneself there instead._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 1, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Humility, #Selflessness, #Charity, #Tzedakah, #Faith, #Prayer, #Rain, #DivineProvidence, #SimpleFaith ★ Support this podcast ★

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Ep 107 - Why God Listens to Simple People [Taanis 24a]

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 39:27


Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores a series of powerful Talmudic narratives from Tractate Ta'anit, beginning with the remarkable story of Elazar Ish Birta, whose selfless generosity was so legendary that charity collectors would hide from him, knowing he would give away everything he possessed. When he sacrificed even his daughter's wedding funds to help orphaned newlyweds, Hashem miraculously blessed him with overflowing abundance—yet he refused to personally benefit from the miracle, demonstrating the highest form of selflessness.The episode then examines the deep connection between rain, livelihood, and faith. Rain in the Talmud represents far more than weather; it symbolizes Divine sustenance and reminds us that all success ultimately comes from Hashem. Through stories of great sages who fasted and prayed for rain, Rabbi Wolbe highlights a recurring lesson: humility often accomplishes what scholarship, status, and even leadership cannot.A major theme throughout the discussion is that spiritual greatness is frequently hidden beneath simplicity. Whether it is the humble teacher who educates poor children without charge, the villager who provides wine for Kiddush and Havdalah, or the seemingly ordinary man who protected a photographer from embarrassment despite suffering financial loss himself, the greatest people are often those who seek no recognition.The episode concludes with a powerful reflection on humility. True humility means recognizing Hashem as the King of the universe and understanding one's proper place within creation. Arrogance, Rabbi Wolbe teaches, is essentially an attempt to remove God from His throne and place oneself there instead._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 1, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Taanit, #Humility, #Selflessness, #Charity, #Tzedakah, #Faith, #Prayer, #Rain, #DivineProvidence, #SimpleFaith ★ Support this podcast ★

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