Podcasts about Tazria

This is a recording of Rabbi David Kasher's class The Weekly Parashah from 4.15.2026, co-sponsored by IKAR and Hadar.

Tazria Metsora by Rav David Touitou

Un message fort de Tazria Metsora by Rav David Touitou

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a provocative two-part look at parsha Tazria, Leviticus chapters 12 through 14, and a discussion of what is too often dismissed as “old” testament minutia that no longer has any relevance. Mark suggests that one of the most intriguing things about certain sections — like this one! — is how things that the ‘church’ claims are irrelevant is how He may have Written it for us knowing far better. Just maybe. And the Erev Shabbat reading starts to make that case: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SSM-4-17-26-Tazria-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 During the Sabbath Day midrash, Mark begins by asking some relevant questions, including, “what is UN-righteousness?” And what does this parsha tell us about it. And the answer follows from the observation that a person who was ‘declared’ unclean, by the cohenim, was put “outside the [clean, evidently!] camp” — until they were again declared clean. A look at the story of Miriam, and her “bad-mouthing” of Moses (in Hebrew, “lashon hora,” or the “evil tongue”) does at least begin to make the case that “gossip” or such damaging and contemptible speech, MIGHT be a cause of the ‘plague’ of tzaraat. And unlike ‘leprosy’ – there hasn’t been a single known case of tzaraat in the world for many centuries. But if “evil speech” can even remotely result in that ‘visual manifestation of a spiritual malady” – why, oh why, don’t we see it literally EVERYWHERE in a world today where the “Evil Tongue” gets you a network late night show? Did YHVH decide to stop the warning? As things get worse, and we enter into greater tribulation, wouldn’t an indicator of ‘wolves in sheep’s clothing’ be handy? Perhaps at least part of the problem is that when the whole word is ‘unclean’, there’s no point in kicking them out. Which seems to make the lesson all the more important. Tazria: “What is UN-righteousness?” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WT-CooH-4-18-26-Tazria-No-Tzaraat-for-centuries-so-What-is-Righteousness-podcast-xxx.mp3 Service information: Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked. Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central) Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday). email: mark@markniwot.com The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

The Henry & Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshiyos Tazria - M'Tzora & Rosh Chodesh Iyar The Tyranny of Leverage & its Myriad Forms  Versus Judaism's Ecosystem of Wellness (Blue Zones)

In this installment of the Messianic Torah Observer, I reflect on Torah Reading Tazria–Metzorah (Leviticus 12:1–15:33), exploring the Torah's purity standards and how they point beyond the physical to enduring spiritual principles. Using the themes of childbirth, tzaraat ("leprosy"), and bodily flows, this teaching highlights how holiness is protected, how cleansing and restoration work, and how Yeshua refocuses defilement from external ritual concerns to the heart (Matthew 15:10–20). I close this episode with practical encouragement to pursue both physical stewardship and deeper spiritual cleanness as temples of Yehovah's presence. In this episode: Overview of Tazria–Metzorah and its three major sections (childbirth, tzaraat, bodily flows) Why purity standards matter: holiness, community, and access to Yehovah's presence Hygienic and ritual purposes: not mutually exclusive The priesthood's role: examining, diagnosing, declaring clean/unclean, mediating restoration Quarantine, "seventh day" separation, and "eighth day" restoration as a pattern of new beginnings Cleansing, atonement, and water immersion as recurring Torah themes How to apply "out-of-commission" Torah instructions today through spirit-and-truth principles Sin as the deeper parallel to impurity; protecting the set-apart community from "leaven" Yeshua's teaching: defilement proceeds from the heart (Matthew 15:10–20) Practical encouragement: maintain the body as a temple and pursue spiritual, emotional, mental cleanness Scripture references mentioned: Leviticus 12:1–8 (childbirth and purification) Leviticus 13:1–14:32 (tzaraat / "leprosy") Leviticus 15:1–33 (bodily flows) Exodus 19:5–6 (treasured possession; priestly kingdom; holy nation) Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:16 (be holy as He is holy) Isaiah 55:8 (His ways/thoughts above ours) Matthew 5:18; Matthew 5:20 (Torah enduring; righteousness) Matthew 6:33 (seek first the Kingdom) John 4:23–24 (worship in spirit and truth) 1 Corinthians 6:19 (body as temple) Hebrews 9 (Messiah's priestly work; atonement themes) 1 Corinthians 15:46 (natural first, then spiritual) 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (all Scripture profitable) Hebrews 12:1 (sin as weight; running the race) 1 Corinthians 5:6; Galatians 5:9 (leaven principle) Matthew 15:10–20 (what defiles a person) John 8:12; 1 John 1:7–9 (walk in the light; confession and cleansing) 2 Corinthians 5:21 (righteousness in Messiah) Reflection questions: Where do you most often treat "cleanness" as merely external rather than a heart issue? What patterns of separation and restoration ("seven" then "eight") do you see in your own walk? How can you pursue set-apartness in practical ways while keeping the focus on spiritual cleanness? Are there "leaven-like" compromises that need to be addressed for the health of your fellowship/community? What does it look like this week to walk in the light and practice confession and repentance?

Parshas Tazria & Metzora: Words Define Reality What if the words you speak don't just express reality… but actually create it? In Parshas Tazria & Metzora, the Torah introduces the laws of Tzara'as, a condition that appears physical but is rooted in something far deeper. Through Rashi and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this episode uncovers a powerful truth: reality is not defined by what we see, but by what we say. From the spiritual impact of speech to the deeper meaning of Sefiras HaOmer and the month of Iyar, we explore how words shape relationships, identity, and the direction of our lives. Growth is not instant. It is built day by day, choice by choice, word by word. If you're looking to understand Jewish growth, personal development, and the power of speech in Torah, this episode will change the way you think, speak, and act. ✨ The life you live is shaped by the words you choose.

The Torah's most “uncomfortable” topics sometimes hold the cleanest guidance for real life, and Parsha Tazria Metzora is a prime example. We take the laws of zav and zava that many people write off as technical, squeamish, and ancient, and we show how they reveal a surprisingly modern spiritual psychology: when we repeatedly push past what we actually need, the damage doesn't stay hidden. It shows up in our habits, our headspace, and our sense of purity and focus. We walk through the Sefer HaChinuch's shoresh of the mitzvah, where the key word is “mostros” extras. Hashem pushes us toward holiness that is straight and sane, especially around basic human drives like eating and drinking. From there we bring in Ramchal's Mesilat Yesharim (chapter 13) and sharpen it into a daily decision filter: “Do I need this to be a healthy, happy Jew who can serve Hashem, or is it just indulgence?” That single question touches everything from food and comfort to lifestyle spending, shopping, and the endless pressure to upgrade. Then we add Rabbeinu Bachya on Vayetze and Yaakov's prayer for bread to eat and clothes to wear, framing davening itself as a practice in clarity. Ask for what you need, not for the extras that become worry, distraction, and spiritual clutter. If you've ever wondered how Torah, musar, and self-control connect to what you wear, what you buy, and how you live, this conversation makes it real. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the “extra” you're trying to cut back on.Support 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.orgQuestions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Tazria-Tahor: Listening by Rabbi Avi Harari

Tazria Teharout. Only kohen's job!! Turning Nega into Oneg. by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian

Connecting end of Shemini to Tazria& Rav Ovadia Yosef ZY"A by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian

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Parashat Tazria-Tahor - The Rebirth of the Mesora by Rabbi Avi Harari

This week's reading is called Tazria and it covers Leviticus 12:1–15:33. This portion is completely occupied by issues of ritual impurity. Last week's reading, Shemini, was concerned with the structural boundaries between the sacred and the profane, as it pertained to the Tabernacle and priesthood. Tazria–Metzora shifts the lens toward the human body and the private experiences of the laypeople. It deals with the laws of ritual impurity arising from childbirth and every possible skin affliction. Where Shemini focuses on the physical structure of the sanctuary and the behavior of the priests, this portion focuses on the physical state of the common person. It addresses how natural life cycles and mysterious illnesses affect an individual's ability to participate in communal worship.The laws of ritual purity in Leviticus were the essential start of what would later become one of the most important sacraments of our faith. By understanding the origins of immersion in these chapters, we gain a deeper appreciation for baptism, recognizing it not as a new invention but as the beautiful fulfillment of a divine promise.Support the show

Rashi and the Rambam have different perspectives on what causes Tzaraas, and how it manifests.

Tazria–Metsora explores tzara'at—often mistranslated as leprosy—not as a modern disease but as a Temple-era sign alerting Israel to a moral breach, most famously triggered by lashon hara: true information framed with a negative, manipulative slant rather than mere gossip. Miriam's words about Moshe become the Torah's lasting warning, linking corrosive speech to spiritual consequence...Rabbi Dweck has held rabbinic leadership roles in the US and the UK. He is the Rosh Bet Midrash of TheHabura.com and the Rabbi Levy Chair of Jewish Wisdom at the London School of Jewish Studies.For more, check out rabbijosephdweck.com.Instagram: https://instagram.com/rabbidweckTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidweckYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RabbiJosephDweck

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Can the Holocaust Happen Again? TAZRIA | STUMP THE RABBI (266)https://youtu.be/b72sUkIDadIWith new warnings to make Aliyah posted daily, and antisemitic attacks on the rise, the question of the Holocaust happening again has become a real topic of conversation. In what many may find surprising, the weekly Torah portion clarifies a whole lot about the topic, which may lower the fear for some, while increasing it for others. Either way, it will enlighten everyone of what is the real Daat Torah. This will be followed by questions and answers.

Que nous enseigne la Torah en termes de relations conjuguales ? En quoi le respect de la pureté familiale et du Mikvé est-il d'un grand soutien pour rapprocher les âmes tout autant que les corps au sein d'un couple ?

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the importance of not being absolute. Being able to give room to the idea that we might be wrong at times. This connects to a three part idea that Rabbi Kohn brings out from the Parsha. How speaking freely causes us to speak Lashon Harah(Evil Speech). Thsi is caused by arrogance which can be avoided by not being definitive all the time. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Tazriya & Mitzorah Mz(00:01:21) - What is Tsaras?(00:05:58) - Parshas Tazriya(00:12:32) - Parshas Mitsora(00:16:22) - The Law of Speak Hara(00:18:56) - Parshas Mitzorah(00:22:34) - Protecting ourselves from Lashon Hara

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Shiur given by Rabbi Shmuel Freedland on Parsha. Shiur recorded at the Night Kollel at Betchuch in Forshay.

The Psychology Behind the Parsha Parshiyos Tazria -M'Tzora  (2026- Nissan 5786)  To Be Available or Unavailable? 

This week's double Torah readings of the portions of Tazria and Metzora focus on the high level of spiritual sensitivity that Torah beckons us to cultivate: sensitivity to the miracle of birth, to relationships, to how we treat others… and to how we speak about others. Jim Long and Rabbi Chaim Richman discuss the unprecedented and inimitable Biblical phenomena known as 'tzaraat' – a Divine wake-up call which, in reality, becomes a channel for Divine mercy and compassion, providing a wayward individual who alienated others, with the toolkit he needs to reintegrate himself as a responsible and caring member of society._________Rabbi Chaim Richman Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone Join our new WhatsApp channel! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDN...Rabbi Chaim Richman's 'Jerusalem Lights', a non-profit educational organization, shares the wisdom of Torah teachings with all sincere spiritual seekers, emphasizing the ennoblement of the human spirit, the brotherhood of mankind, and the nurturing and development of each individual's personal faith and relationship with the Creator. Torah for Everyone!If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting the work of Jerusalem Lights, Inc., a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow: PayPal: infojerusalemlights@gmail.com or: https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...In the USA: Jerusalem Lights Inc. Post Office Box 16886Lubbock Texas 79490In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395 Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem Israel For more information: https://www.rabbirichman.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @jerusalemlights-rabbirichman  Follow us on Facebook:   / rabbichaimrichman    / 282440396475839  

Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider we are giving an in-depth look at this week's parsha—Parsha Tazria—as part of the Simchat Torah Challenge. 

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Return to the Self

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La Tsara'at était-elle une simple maladie physique ? Comment était-elle soignée ? Quel lien y a-t-il entre Lachon Hara' et orgueil ? En quoi la Tsara'at était-elle très étonnante (dans le sens où si, par exemple, une personne en était totalement recouverte, elle était pure ; alors que si elle n'en avait qu'un tout petit peu, elle était impure) ? Comment comprendre cet étrange phénomène ? En quoi montre-t-il l'importance de l'humilité ? Réponse à travers des propos du 'Hafets 'Haïm.

Cours vidéo de 26 minutes donné par Rav Nethanel SION.

Nissan represents a mode of serving Hashem that draws down the infinite beyond nature, where joy and divine choice override the limits of cause and effect. The Jewish soul is essentially bound to Hashem Himself, and expresses that bond by transforming the world through mitzvos in a way that brings lasting redemption. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Tazria in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.

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Chelek 27, Tazria 3

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TAZRIA -METZORAThe Power of A Good WordA small but powerful step each of us can take is to stop the spread of this negativity. To challenge mistaken ideas-yes-but not to despair of the people who hold them, and not to define them with absolute, hopeless labels. Instead, we must find the way to highlight the potential within every Jew to return and to repair their actions.A fundamental question in the parshiyos of the week: Why does the metzora capture a bird from the wild in order to purify himself, only to then send it back into the wild? Either he should slaughter it, like its counterpart-or not capture it in the first place.The first parsha we read this Shabbos, Tazria, deals with the diagnosis of the affliction. A person who sees a leasion on his home, his garment, or his skin goes to the Kohen, who examines the affliction and places him in quarantine. The second parsha, Metzora, deals with the purification process. After the metzora repents and the affliction is removed, he must undergo a process of purification, followed by a seven-day waiting period, and then bring offerings as atonement for his sin.

A very large percentage of Torah is dedicated to the laws of purity and impurity. This week's double Parshas of Tazria and Metzora largely deal with these laws. One variant of impurity that is discussed in both parshas is that of a metzora, A metzora is someone who is stricken with the tangible illness of tzaraas […]

A very large percentage of Torah is dedicated to the laws of purity and impurity. This week's double Parshas of Tazria and Metzora largely deal with these laws. One variant of impurity that is discussed in both parshas is that of a metzora, A metzora is someone who is stricken with the tangible illness of tzaraas caused by a variety of sins, most notably the sin of lashon hara, evil talk and slander. In Parshas Tazria we read about when it strikes a person's garment or body; and the bulk of Parshas Metzora orients around tzaraas remediation and a third type of tzaraas that afflicts the sinner's house.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: 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!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –NEW TORCH Mailing Address POBox:TORCHPO BOX 310246HOUSTON, TX 77231-0246– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

Everything is in the hands of Heaven except the awe of Heaven (Berakhot 33b). How can we control fate? In these turbulent days when there is no certainty in anything and no security in any system, how do we make the right decisions that will guide us and our loved ones to a place of safety? How do we control our consciousness and raise it to a frequency of success and abundance? We have control over it, and it requires practice and skill. Daily Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8AzyLFM2AY Read and learn more about this Parashah https://livekabbalah.org/tazria https://livekabbalah.org/metsora Join our course program: https://livekabbalah.org/live-kabbalah-courses Join our Zoom Program: https://livekabbalah.org/weekly-zohar-study-live Support our efforts to provide you with more materials, donate to Live Kabbalah: https://livekabbalah.org/donations

Chelek 27, Tazria 3 - Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Wolberg

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Tazria: Facing Upwards by Rabbi Avi Harari

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