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Weather With Enthusiasm
2/22/26-Lakewood Blizzard followed by 5 minute Torah and 1 minute niggun

Weather With Enthusiasm

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 18:19


The beautiful Imagery is Lakewood New Jersey Sunday evening 2/22/26 just a few hours into the storm. Sent to me by a friend. Chapter 1: The Impending Bomb Cyclone 00:02-00:22: Introduction to the "weather with enthusiasm" and the powerful winter storm, forecasted to be a bomb cyclone. 00:22-01:18: Discussion of the storm's rapid development, drop in barometric pressure, and comparison to hurricane strength. Chapter 2: The Storm's Impact - Snow and Hazards 01:18-02:22: Explanation of the storm's collision with cold air and moisture, leading to heavy, wet snow, and the concept of "heart attack snow." 02:22-03:28: Details on snow-to-water ratio, the threat of "blow snow" due to strong winds, and the terminology of a "Norland trough" or "inverted trough." Chapter 3: Forecasting Challenges and Bullseyes 03:28-04:33: How the inverted trough affects precipitation, particularly in the Philadelphia metro area, and the predictability of the storm's path for Southeast Massachusetts. 04:33-05:42: Discussion of the deformation zone and three interacting mesoscale features responsible for heavy snow, including frontogenesis and band evolution. Chapter 4: Widespread Wind Damage and Coastal Concerns 05:42-06:51: The risk of widespread wind damage, power outages due to heavy wet snow and strong winds, and the unique phenomenon of "blowout tide" in the Chesapeake Bay. Chapter 5: The Spiritual Side of the Storm 06:51-07:51: A philosophical interlude connecting the storm's timing to gravitational pull and the concept of "Teshuvah" (repentance) during "Shovavim." 07:51-08:53: How the New York City National Weather Service has adjusted snowfall forecasts, the concept of orographic enhancement, and high snowfall predictions for New Jersey. Chapter 6: Snowfall Predictions and Esoteric Connections 08:53-10:01: Analysis of different snowfall prediction scenarios for New Jersey, including the role of the main storm and the inverted trough. 10:01-11:03: The impact of heavy snowfall on road crews, school cancellations in New York City, and the spiritual significance of snow as a symbol of purification and stillness. Chapter 7: Snow as a Symbol of Unity and Opportunity 11:03-12:09: Further spiritual reflections on the meaning of snow, its connection to "Shovavim" and "Adar," and the idea of "Simcha" (joy). 12:09-13:12: The opportunity for "Chesed" (kindness) during snowstorms, safety protocols, and the practical and symbolic significance of snow as a "Mikvah" (ritual bath). Chapter 8: The "Emes" of Snow 13:12-14:15: A deeper dive into the "Gematria" (numerical value) of "Sheleg" (snow) and "Emis" (truth), and how snow can symbolize unity and a clearer perception of truth. 14:15-15:15: The idea that snow covers superficial differences, allowing for a focus on human connection, and the potential for these spiritual thoughts to inspire further contemplation. Chapter 9: Concluding Remarks 15:15-16:16: The speaker reiterates the spiritual significance of the storm, especially for Lakewood, and offers well wishes for a safe week. 16:16-16:47: A reminder to refer to the previous episode for more in-depth details about the storm.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 10

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 6:28


Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters
Rambam Digest: Teshuvah Chapter 10, Kri'as Shema Chapter 1, 2

Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 10:45


A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Moshe Perlstein, Mendy Cohen, Moshe Weiss, Eli Nosson Silberberg, Chaim Schapiro, Eli

Learn a halacha of Rambam in-depth from a variety of noted Torah scholars, who delve deeper into words of the Rambam to understand them in the context of the other sources and commentaries.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Rabbi Avraham Meyer Zajac
Rambam: Teshuvah Chapter 10, Kri'as Shema Chapter 1, 2

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Rabbi Avraham Meyer Zajac

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 76:12


Learn the daily portion of Rambam's Mishneh Torah, 3 chapters a day, with Rabbi Avraham Zajac, a renowned Talmudic scholar and master teacher.

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 9

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 8:34


Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 8

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 11:22


Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 7

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 8:01


Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters
Rambam Digest: Teshuvah Chapter 7, 8, 9

Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 8:57


A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Seed of Abraham Messianic Congregation

Continuing through the Book of Zechariah. This sermon is titled "Teshuvah" which in Hebrew means "to return". We focus on chapter 1 verses 1-6. This sermon was delivered by Messianic Rabbi Frank Davis during our Saturday Shabbat Service on February 21, 2026.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Rabbi Avraham Meyer Zajac

Learn the daily portion of Rambam's Mishneh Torah, 3 chapters a day, with Rabbi Avraham Zajac, a renowned Talmudic scholar and master teacher.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Moshe Perlstein, Mendy Cohen, Moshe Weiss, Eli Nosson Silberberg, Chaim Schapiro, Eli

Learn a halacha of Rambam in-depth from a variety of noted Torah scholars, who delve deeper into words of the Rambam to understand them in the context of the other sources and commentaries.

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 4

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:41


Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 5

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:30


Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 6

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 9:26


Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters
Rambam Digest: Teshuvah Chapter 4, 5, 6

Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:38


A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Rabbi Avraham Meyer Zajac

Learn the daily portion of Rambam's Mishneh Torah, 3 chapters a day, with Rabbi Avraham Zajac, a renowned Talmudic scholar and master teacher.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Moshe Perlstein, Mendy Cohen, Moshe Weiss, Eli Nosson Silberberg, Chaim Schapiro, Eli

Learn a halacha of Rambam in-depth from a variety of noted Torah scholars, who delve deeper into words of the Rambam to understand them in the context of the other sources and commentaries.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Moshe Perlstein, Mendy Cohen, Moshe Weiss, Eli Nosson Silberberg, Chaim Schapiro, Eli

Learn a halacha of Rambam in-depth from a variety of noted Torah scholars, who delve deeper into words of the Rambam to understand them in the context of the other sources and commentaries.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Moshe Perlstein, Mendy Cohen, Moshe Weiss, Eli Nosson Silberberg, Chaim Schapiro, Eli

Learn a halacha of Rambam in-depth from a variety of noted Torah scholars, who delve deeper into words of the Rambam to understand them in the context of the other sources and commentaries.

Daily Bitachon
Purim & The Shabbat Connection

Daily Bitachon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026


Purim & The Shabbat Connection Welcome to our daily Bitachon series, and specifically to our special Erev Shabbat edition where we discuss the holiness of the day. As Purim approaches, it is the perfect time to explore the deep connection between Shabbat and the miracle of Purim. The Megillah tells us: "On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was good with wine..." (Esther 1:10). The Gemara is immediately bothered by this. This was the seventh day of the elite Shushan party, which followed 180 days of worldwide celebration. Why, only on day 187, was Achashverosh finally "content" with his wine? The King of the World The Gemara explains a fundamental rule of the Megillah: Whenever it says the word Hamelech (The King) without the name Achashverosh, it can be understood as a reference to God, the King of the World. We even see this in "Hamelech Megillot," where the top of every column begins with that word. Another famous example is "On that night, the sleep of the King was disturbed" (Esther 6:1). This doesn't just mean Achashverosh couldn't sleep; it means the King of the World "awoke," so to speak. Does God Sleep? The Midrash points out a contradiction in Tehillim. One verse says: "Behold, the Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps." Yet another verse cries out: "Awake! Why do You sleep, O Lord?" The Gemara explains that this "sleep" depends on us. When we aren't keeping the mitzvot, God is kavyachol (as it were) asleep; He hides His face. This is why Haman said of the Jews, "Yeshno am echad" —there is a certain nation. The word Yeshno can be read as Yashen (sleeping). When we sleep spiritually, God remains in Hester (hiddenness)—the root of the name Esther . But when we awaken ourselves through Teshuvah , God "awakes" for us. Through the repentance of the Jewish people in Shushan, the King's "sleep" was disturbed, and the salvation began. The Contrast of the Seventh Day The Gemara in Masechet Megilla explains that "the seventh day" refers to Shabbat . On that day, the King of the World was "happy with wine." Which wine? The wine of the Jewish Kiddush . God looked at the contrast. The Midrash says that when the Persians celebrated, they spent their time in drunken, crude arguments about whose women were more beautiful. Achashverosh eventually said, "Bring Vashti to show everyone." The rest is history: she refused, she was executed, and the door opened for Esther. The salvation of Purim was birthed on Shabbat because God saw how we celebrate versus how the world celebrates. He saw us sanctifying the day with Kiddush while others were descending into debauchery. The "Et Ratzon" of Shabbat This isn't just a Purim story; it happens every week. The Tur explains that during Shabbat Mincha, we say: "As for me, may my prayer to You, Hashem, be at an auspicious time (Et Ratzon)..." Why is Mincha time on Shabbat so auspicious? The preceding verse in Tehillim mentions those who "sit and drink beer." King David is highlighting a contrast: What do other nations do on their day off? They are in the bars or rolling in the gutters. But what do the Jewish people do? Yes, we ate; yes, we drank; yes, we slept—but here we are, back in Shul for Mincha. When God sees us turn a "day off" into a "holy day," it creates a massive Et Ratzon in Heaven. That is the secret of Purim and the power of every Shabbat. By choosing to use our rest for praise and holiness, we arouse God's presence and bring about our own salvation.

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 1

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 6:56


Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 3

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 17:37


Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson
Dayan Refson Rambam Hilchos Teshuvah Perek 2

Daily Rambam with Dayan Refson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 11:10


Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters
Rambam Digest: Teshuvah Chapter 1, 2, 3

Rambam Digest for 3 Chapters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 10:36


A brief overview and summary of the daily portion of three chapters of Rambam's Mishnah Torah, as an aid to enhance the study and review of the day's Rambam.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Rabbi Avraham Meyer Zajac

Learn the daily portion of Rambam's Mishneh Torah, 3 chapters a day, with Rabbi Avraham Zajac, a renowned Talmudic scholar and master teacher.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Moshe Perlstein, Mendy Cohen, Moshe Weiss, Eli Nosson Silberberg, Chaim Schapiro, Eli

Learn a halacha of Rambam in-depth from a variety of noted Torah scholars, who delve deeper into words of the Rambam to understand them in the context of the other sources and commentaries.

Rambam - 3 Chapters a Day (Audio) - by Moshe Perlstein, Mendy Cohen, Moshe Weiss, Eli Nosson Silberberg, Chaim Schapiro, Eli

Learn a halacha of Rambam in-depth from a variety of noted Torah scholars, who delve deeper into words of the Rambam to understand them in the context of the other sources and commentaries.

The Practical Parsha Podcast
Ep.162-Parshas Mishpatim-Mazel Tov....Its A Boy!!!

The Practical Parsha Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 22:46


Mazel Tov! Its a boy! In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the reason for his missed episode. He gives over the speech he gave at his son's bris this past monday. The connection of circumcision to this week's Parsha. How this mitzvah makes the Jewish people a treasured nation. He also discusses the Parsha's lesson on the importance of not following the crowd. 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/  To donate to my Yeshiva -Yeshiva Derech Chaim use this secure link www.charidy.com/ydc/skohn If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Mishpatim(00:02:05) - Thank You(00:04:45) - Parshas HaMishpatim(00:06:20) - The Jewish People's Teshuvah(00:14:17) - The Jewish People's Decision to Accept the Torah(00:16:16) - The story of Elio's father(00:18:28) - Parshas Mishpatim

The Rebbe’s advice
6003 - Fasting as Teshuvah

The Rebbe’s advice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 11:05


The Rebbe writes regarding the forty-day fast mentioned in a previous letter, explaining that it should not be observed as proposed, instead give charity by Purim or Pesach, or divide the fast over years. He emphasizes daily study of Chitas and to follow halacha in family purity. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/004/6003

The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית
יום ב' פ' יתרו, חמשה עשר בשבט, ה'תשפ"ויום סיום לימוד הרמב"ם – מחזור המ"ה ג"פ ליום, ומחזור הט"ו פ"א ליום

The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 10:12


התוכן סיום הרמב"ם וביאור הלכה האחרונה ברמב"ם: "ובאותו הזמן [שתהי' מציאות הזמן וגדרי העולם, וביחד עם זה יהיו חדורים בהגילויים דימות המשיח], לא יהי' שם לא רעב ולא מלחמה [גם לא בנוגע לאכילה ושתי' רוחניים ומלחמה דקדושה] ולא קנאה ותחרות [גם של קדושה – חידוש גדול, כי הרי מצינו שלעת"ל "כאו"א נכוה מחופתו של חבירו", שזהו"ע הקשור לכאו' עם קנאה דקדושה], שהטובה תהי' מושפעת הרבה וכל המעדנים מצויין כעפר ["טובה" ו"מעדנים" כפשוטם בריבוי מופלג, ועד"ז ברוחניות], ולא יהי' עסק כל העולם אלא לדעת את ה' בלבד [אע"פ שישנו "עולם" מלשון "העלם והסתר", שלכן יש צורך ב"עסק" ומסחר, כי ע"י הירידה למטה נעשית עלי' גדולה ביותר, אעפ"כ תהי' הידעה בהוי', בלבד], ולפיכך יהיו ישראל חכמים גדולים [מכיון שיהיו פנויים בתורה וחכמתה, ואז יקבלו שכר על עבודתם בזמן הגלות] וישיגו דעת בוראם כפי כח האדם [הדרגא ד"בורא", דרגת האלקות דעולם הבריאה, נעשית בהישג-יד (ע"י ההשגה) דה"אדם", מכיון שהוא "אדמה לעליון" שלמע' מזה וכו'], שנאמר כי מלאה הארץ דעה את ה' [ומוסיף גם סיום הפסוק – דלא כבהל' תשובה] כמים לים מכסים" [שמורה על ביטול לגמרי].משיחת עשרה בטבת – יהפך לשמחה – ה'תשמ"ט ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=02-02-2026 Synopsis The final halacha in Rambam states: “In that era (meaning the world and the boundaries of the time and space will still exist, but they will be permeated with the revelation of the days of Moshiach) there will be neither hunger nor war (not even spiritual hunger or thirst, nor wars of holiness), neither envy nor competition (not even envy of holiness, which is a novelty because we know that in the future, “each one will be burned by the canopy of his fellow,” which seemingly relates to envy of holiness), for good will flow in abundance and all the delights will be freely available as dust (abundant good and delights in both physical and spiritual matters). The occupation of the entire world will be solely to know Hashem (although there will still be a “world,” meaning concealment and hiddenness, which is why there will be a need for “occupation” and commerce, nevertheless the only pursuit will be knowledge of Hashem). Therefore, the Jews will be great sages (because they will be free to focus on the Torah and its wisdom, and they will receive the reward for their service during the time of exile) and know the (most) hidden matters, grasping the knowledge of their Creator according to the full extent of human potential (the level of the world of Beriah will be grasped by “man,” because man emulates the Supernal Man) as the verse states: ‘The world will be filled with the knowledge of Hashem (and the Rambam adds the end of the verse, unlike in the Laws of Teshuvah) as the waters cover the ocean bed' (total bitul).”Excerpt from sichah of 10 Teves 5749 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=02-02-2026

Wayfarer
Teshuvah (CaD Deu 30)

Wayfarer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 5:38


When it comes to what my young adult children do, the only thing I really control is my response. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 30. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Why Forgetfulness Destroys This World & the Next (Day 111 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Forgetfulness)

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 38:56


In this episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast (Mussar Masterclass, Gate of Forgetfulness), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the trait of forgetfulness as a dangerous flaw in both this world and the next. Forgetfulness leads to broken commitments, forgotten debts (even a penny must be recorded), and lost opportunities for mitzvot. He advises creating systems/reminders (notes, ledgers) to compensate, avoiding borrowing if forgetfulness is chronic to prevent embarrassment or transgression, and reviewing affairs diligently.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes forgetting good deeds (to avoid arrogance) while remembering sins (to repent), and forgetting wrongs done to us (to forgive) while recalling our own harms to seek forgiveness. He stresses constant remembrance of Hashem's presence (like a king holding a Torah scroll) and using forgetfulness positively—forgetting worldly distractions during prayer to connect simply with Hashem. The chapter concludes that mitzvot are lights removing darkness; forgetting them wastes chances to illuminate the world. True greatness comes from striving for more mitzvot, not resting on past achievements.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 30, 2025_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share 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:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Forgetfulness, #Teshuvah, #Prayer, #Simplicity, #Remember, #Forget ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Why Forgetfulness Destroys This World & the Next (Day 111 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Forgetfulness)

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 38:56


In this episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast (Mussar Masterclass, Gate of Forgetfulness), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the trait of forgetfulness as a dangerous flaw in both this world and the next. Forgetfulness leads to broken commitments, forgotten debts (even a penny must be recorded), and lost opportunities for mitzvot. He advises creating systems/reminders (notes, ledgers) to compensate, avoiding borrowing if forgetfulness is chronic to prevent embarrassment or transgression, and reviewing affairs diligently.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes forgetting good deeds (to avoid arrogance) while remembering sins (to repent), and forgetting wrongs done to us (to forgive) while recalling our own harms to seek forgiveness. He stresses constant remembrance of Hashem's presence (like a king holding a Torah scroll) and using forgetfulness positively—forgetting worldly distractions during prayer to connect simply with Hashem. The chapter concludes that mitzvot are lights removing darkness; forgetting them wastes chances to illuminate the world. True greatness comes from striving for more mitzvot, not resting on past achievements.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on June 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 30, 2025_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share 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:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Forgetfulness, #Teshuvah, #Prayer, #Simplicity, #Remember, #Forget ★ Support this podcast ★

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Living in Constant Awareness of Hashem (Day 110 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Remembrance 11)

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 18:20


In this concluding Mussar Masterclass (Day 110) of the Gate of Remembrance in Orchos Tzaddikim, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe wraps up the chapter's 30 remembrances, emphasizing their power to soften and illuminate the soul, remove darkness, and instill constant awareness of Hashem's presence. He urges listeners to revisit and expand on each point daily (or weekly), as remembrance drives action and teshuvah.Key themes include: living with perpetual consciousness of Hashem's constant watch (like a king always holding a Torah scroll), rejecting grudges while remembering personal wrongs to seek forgiveness, and prioritizing inner spiritual growth over external validation. The rabbi stresses that true value lies in maximizing one's unique potential before Hashem, who believes in us even when we doubt ourselves. He highlights the tragedy of death as lost opportunity for mitzvot, encouraging immediate action in this world to build eternal merit. The episode ends with gratitude for collective Torah study and a teaser for the next Gate: Forgetfulness.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 28, 2025_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share 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:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Remembrance, #Constant, #Awareness, #Teshuvah, #HashemSeesAll, #TorahStudy, #SpiritualGrowth, #OrchosTzaddikim ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Living in Constant Awareness of Hashem (Day 110 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Remembrance 11)

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 18:20


In this concluding Mussar Masterclass (Day 110) of the Gate of Remembrance in Orchos Tzaddikim, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe wraps up the chapter's 30 remembrances, emphasizing their power to soften and illuminate the soul, remove darkness, and instill constant awareness of Hashem's presence. He urges listeners to revisit and expand on each point daily (or weekly), as remembrance drives action and teshuvah.Key themes include: living with perpetual consciousness of Hashem's constant watch (like a king always holding a Torah scroll), rejecting grudges while remembering personal wrongs to seek forgiveness, and prioritizing inner spiritual growth over external validation. The rabbi stresses that true value lies in maximizing one's unique potential before Hashem, who believes in us even when we doubt ourselves. He highlights the tragedy of death as lost opportunity for mitzvot, encouraging immediate action in this world to build eternal merit. The episode ends with gratitude for collective Torah study and a teaser for the next Gate: Forgetfulness.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 28, 2025_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share 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:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Remembrance, #Constant, #Awareness, #Teshuvah, #HashemSeesAll, #TorahStudy, #SpiritualGrowth, #OrchosTzaddikim ★ Support this podcast ★

Prism of Torah
Why Does Doing Good Feel So Bad - Miketz Ep. 415

Prism of Torah

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 12:44


Discover the profound Torah wisdom behind why spiritual growth often leads to harder times, not easier ones. In Parshas Miketz, Yosef's brothers take their first steps toward Teshuvah (repentance)—and immediately face their worst nightmare. What hidden meaning lies behind this seeming contradiction?Through the powerful insights of the Sfas Emes and Rav Gamliel Rabinowitz, this Torah podcast episode reveals how Hakadosh Baruch Hu responds when we genuinely turn toward Him. Learn why the verse "Your rod and staff comfort me" transforms our understanding of hardship and divine love.This weekly Torah portion exploration connects ancient Jewish wisdom to modern struggles with a compelling story of protection disguised as pain. For those seeking deeper Torah study, Jewish spirituality, and practical spiritual growth, discover how your difficult moments may signal spiritual upgrade rather than divine disappointment.Perfect for Orthodox Jews, Torah students, and anyone exploring Jewish philosophy and personal transformation through authentic Torah teachings.

The Rabbi Stark Podcast
Baal Teshuvah Tzadik Yesod Olam (Vayeshev)

The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 48:49


The difference between the perspectives of Yosef and Yehudah and which one we should strive to emulate.

Mayanot
Rabbi Kaufman - Chapter 29 - Part 7

Mayanot

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 89:00


This episode discusses how the past concepts of Teshuvah apply to a Beinoni who has never sinned. We discuss how our thought, speech and action can be used as a vehicle for holiness or unholiness, even regarding permissible things.

Mayanot
Rabbi Kaufman Chapter 29 - Part 6

Mayanot

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 90:08


In this episode Rabbi Kaufman discusses the effects of sin on our status and relationship with Hashem, and the implications on our need for constant Teshuvah.

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Rabbi's Body Stayed FRESH for 22 Years in an Attic—You'll NEVER Guess Why!

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 61:20


In this Friday Thinking Talmudist episode on Talmud Bava Metzia 84b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the extraordinary life and legacy of Rebbe Elazar ben Rebbe Shimon, a sage whose body remained undecayed in his attic for 18–22 years after death due to his unparalleled righteousness—his vessel solely for Torah and mitzvot, not worldly indulgence. The Talmud recounts how his absence as community marshal prevented women from receiving halachic rulings on purity, halting procreation, echoing stories like Rav Moshe Feinstein's eight-year childless period without a mikvah. Rebbe Elazar's wife observed blood when hairs fell and a worm from his ear, which he explained in a dream as minor punishment for once failing to protest slander against Torah scholars, teaching the grave obligation to defend the righteous and halt lashon hara—worse for the listener who enables its spread than the speaker.The narrative highlights Rebbe Elazar's posthumous miracles: a heavenly voice from the attic resolved disputes, interpreted as divine inspiration guiding just settlements; his unburied body protected the city from wild animals; and a serpent guarded his father's cave until burial. Parallels include the Gaon of Vilna's perfectly preserved body and the Chafetz Chaim's gravesite preventing miscarriages, underscoring burial's sanctity over cremation, which denies body-soul reunion at resurrection. Rabbi Wolbe passionately advocates for tahara (purification rites) by the Chevra Kadisha as a profound mitzvah, preparing the deceased for heavenly judgment, and recommends Rabbi Doron Kornbluth's book Cremation or Burial? for spiritual and environmental insights.Ultimately, the Gemara contrasts Rebbe Elazar's humility and self-imposed suffering to spare Jewish pain with Rebbe Shimon ben Gamaliel's self-description as a "lion son of a fox," proving true anavah (humility) among greats like the Bnei Beteira and Yonatan ben Shaul. Rabbi Wolbe ties this to defending Torah scholars amid Israel's yeshiva draft debates—spiritual pillars merit protection like Pharaoh exempted learners—urging pride in Judaism as Rosh Hashanah approaches, crowning Hashem as eternal King with majesty far surpassing earthly royalty._____________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 to a live audience on September 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 7, 2025_____________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!! 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud, #RebElazer, #Jewishvalues, #righteousness, #burial, #slander, #LashonHara, #negativespeech, #ChafetzChaim, #humility, #Jewishidentity, #pride, #Jewishburialprocess, #divineprotection, #IDF, #Torah, #RabbiYochanan, #evileye, #Teshuvah, #Hillel, #Shabbos ★ Support this podcast ★

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Ep 91 - Rabbi's Body Stayed FRESH for 22 Years in an Attic—You'll NEVER Guess Why!

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 61:20


In this Friday Thinking Talmudist episode on Talmud Bava Metzia 84b, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the extraordinary life and legacy of Rebbe Elazar ben Rebbe Shimon, a sage whose body remained undecayed in his attic for 18–22 years after death due to his unparalleled righteousness—his vessel solely for Torah and mitzvot, not worldly indulgence. The Talmud recounts how his absence as community marshal prevented women from receiving halachic rulings on purity, halting procreation, echoing stories like Rav Moshe Feinstein's eight-year childless period without a mikvah. Rebbe Elazar's wife observed blood when hairs fell and a worm from his ear, which he explained in a dream as minor punishment for once failing to protest slander against Torah scholars, teaching the grave obligation to defend the righteous and halt lashon hara—worse for the listener who enables its spread than the speaker.The narrative highlights Rebbe Elazar's posthumous miracles: a heavenly voice from the attic resolved disputes, interpreted as divine inspiration guiding just settlements; his unburied body protected the city from wild animals; and a serpent guarded his father's cave until burial. Parallels include the Gaon of Vilna's perfectly preserved body and the Chafetz Chaim's gravesite preventing miscarriages, underscoring burial's sanctity over cremation, which denies body-soul reunion at resurrection. Rabbi Wolbe passionately advocates for tahara (purification rites) by the Chevra Kadisha as a profound mitzvah, preparing the deceased for heavenly judgment, and recommends Rabbi Doron Kornbluth's book Cremation or Burial? for spiritual and environmental insights.Ultimately, the Gemara contrasts Rebbe Elazar's humility and self-imposed suffering to spare Jewish pain with Rebbe Shimon ben Gamaliel's self-description as a "lion son of a fox," proving true anavah (humility) among greats like the Bnei Beteira and Yonatan ben Shaul. Rabbi Wolbe ties this to defending Torah scholars amid Israel's yeshiva draft debates—spiritual pillars merit protection like Pharaoh exempted learners—urging pride in Judaism as Rosh Hashanah approaches, crowning Hashem as eternal King with majesty far surpassing earthly royalty._____________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 to a live audience on September 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 7, 2025_____________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!! 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud, #RebElazer, #Jewishvalues, #righteousness, #burial, #slander, #LashonHara, #negativespeech, #ChafetzChaim, #humility, #Jewishidentity, #pride, #Jewishburialprocess, #divineprotection, #IDF, #Torah, #RabbiYochanan, #evileye, #Teshuvah, #Hillel, #Shabbos ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Ha'azinu to Yom Kippur: Teshuvah Through Shema (Parsha Power: Haazinu)

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 25:27


In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses Parshas Ha'azinu (Deuteronomy 32), a prophetic song read on the Shabbos following Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (September 20-21, 2025). He connects the parsha's themes to the spiritual preparation for Yom Kippur, emphasizing teshuvah (repentance) and the bedtime Shema as a daily practice to align with divine purpose. Key points include:Parshas Ha'azinu Context: The parsha, a song foretelling the Jewish people's future, includes a verse (Deuteronomy 32:20) about afflictions against enemies, which Rabbi Wolbe interprets spiritually as the Yetzer Hara (evil inclination). He cites the Talmud (Rabbi Yitzchak) that reciting the bedtime Shema protects against spiritual “demons” or negative impulses, linking this to the parsha's message.Yom Kippur Connection: Yom Kippur, beginning with Kol Nidre on September 20, 2025, is a time of purity and unlimited potential through teshuvah. Rabbi Wolbe highlights four designated times for repentance: the Ten Days of Repentance (culminating in Yom Kippur), Erev Rosh Chodesh (Yom Kippur Katan), Erev Shabbos, and before sleep (bedtime Shema). These moments mirror Yom Kippur's introspective judgment.Bedtime Shema's Power: The bedtime Shema, distinct from morning and evening Shema, is a “micro Yom Kippur” where one forgives others, confesses sins, and seeks divine mercy, as outlined in its prayer text. Covering the eyes during Shema symbolizes focusing spiritual vision over physical distractions, aligning with Yom Kippur's theme of self-accountability (chosem yad kol adam bo, “the signature of every person” in the book of life).Practical Application: Rabbi Wolbe proposes a resolution for the new year: recite the bedtime Shema nightly, reflecting for five seconds on daily actions to strengthen good deeds and correct misdeeds. This practice protects against negative influences, fosters teshuvah, and aligns one's life with Hashem's will (Shema Yisrael, declaring Hashem's oneness).Anecdotes and Insights: He shares a story of a recovering addict who transformed after seeing his potential in a mirror, paralleling the introspective power of the bedtime Shema. Rabbi Wolbe critiques modern distractions (e.g., smartphones) and the tendency to judge others, urging listeners to focus on self-improvement and forgiveness, especially for Yom Kippur._____________This episode (Ep 7.49) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Haazinu is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 30, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 1, 2025_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! 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 http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Deuteronomy, #YomKippur, #self-reflection, #forgiveness, #Shema, #yetzerhara, #Teshuvah, #repentance, #Hashem, #accountability, #microYomKippur, #self-check-in, #personalgrowth ★ Support this podcast ★

Kingdom Intelligence Briefing
Days of Awe & the Rhythm of the Kingdom: True Readiness, Not Date-Setting – KIB 499

Kingdom Intelligence Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 51:37


Days of Awe & the Rhythm of the Kingdom: True Readiness, Not Date-Setting – KIB 499 Description In this Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake call the Remnant back into the rhythm of the Kingdom during the Days of Awe—away from hype, date-setting, and pagan substitutes. From Matthew 24 to Numbers 10, we explore daily practices that cultivate holiness, discernment, and protection for our homes, and we address the rising chaos around Halloween and other occult seasons. This is a sober call to walk in sync with Jesus, close the doors to Babylon, and live ready. Key themes: Day of Atonement & the believer's judgment, the “wheat and tares” reality, why hyper-grace and universalism miss the mark, how feasts tune us to Heaven's cadence, and practical morning/evening prayers to guard your home.

The Rabbi Stark Podcast
You Don't Understand The Point Of Viduy (Yom Kippur)

The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 40:14


We are all familiar with the idea of Viduy on Yom Kippur but we probably dont understand the point of it. Rabbi Stark is about to change that.

Human & Holy
Reconnecting with the Divine | Sara Mayberg

Human & Holy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 65:03


In this raw conversation with Sara Mayberg, we explore Sara's personal process of Teshuvah and the path back to her divine soul, as someone who was already committed to her Jewish practice. We discuss how the inherent nature of the divine soul is to want G-d, how Sara began to develop a visceral experience of trust, and how grief can crack us open in transformative ways. Other topics explored: how financial struggles can be invitations to lean on G-d, the significance of community in the path back to ourselves, learning to see the divine in others, the ongoing process of return, and the journey to reclaiming a sense of choice in our Judaism and relationships. Sara can be contacted at ysmayberg@sbcglobal.net. * * * * * * *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.* * * * * * *TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Reconnecting with Joy 01:26 The Journey of Trust and Divine Connection03:45 Awakening Through Relationships07:49 The Catalyst of Darkness11:04 Surrendering to the Void14:56 Finding G-d in Material Insecurity20:15 Navigating Financial Strain and Trust22:41 Grieving and Embracing New Perspectives29:31The Ongoing Conversation with Hashem32:28 Experiencing Hashem Within and Around Us34:18 Integrating Knowledge into the Body36:34 The Role of Prayer and Learning in Personal Growth38:59 Understanding the Animal and Divine Souls42:26 Compassion and Connection in Healing45:12 Seeing the Divine in Others48:37 Building Community and Support50:27 Reconnecting with Judaism and Mitzvot52:59 The Process of Teshuvah and Reclaiming Choice55:53 Acceptance and Compassion in Relationships59:04 Trusting the Power of Our Souls01:00:58 Letting Go to Make Space for What's Next 01:02:12 "I Love You"

The Rabbi Stark Podcast
Part III: Yud Gimmel Middos HaRachamim

The Rabbi Stark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 52:28


Rabbi Stark continues discussing the Yud Gimmel Middos and explains how once we recognize we are nothing without Hashem is when Hashem then allows us to tap into being able to achieve "everything".

Daily Emunah Podcast - Daily Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear
The Power of Tefillah for Others During Aseret Yemei Teshuvah

Daily Emunah Podcast - Daily Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


The Rambam writes that although teshuvah and tefillah are powerful all year long, during the Aseret Yemei Teshuvah they are even more potent and accepted immediately. As the pasuk says: דִּרְשׁוּ ה׳ בְּהִמָּצְאוֹ, קְרָאֻהוּ בִּהְיוֹתוֹ קָרוֹב — seek out Hashem when He is closest, which is right now, in these days leading up to Yom Kippur. The mitzvah of this time is repentance: feeling regret for the sins we have done and sincerely accepting upon ourselves to improve going forward. Hashem desires our teshuvah even more than we do. He is called haRotzeh b'teshuvah — the One Who longs for repentance. There are many people we know whom we wish would be more observant. We try to encourage them, but they aren't interested. Yet tefillah can help bring them back to Torah and mitzvot. When we pray for others to make teshuvah , they receive more heavenly assistance to return. And if at this time of year our prayers are more readily accepted than any other time, we must seize the chance not only to pray for ourselves but also to pray for others to come closer to Hashem. Hashem has countless ways to awaken someone. In one simple act of hashgachah peratit , a person's life can change forever. A man named Reuven related the following story. Every summer, he and his family go up to the mountains for two months. They rent a truck to bring up their belongings, then drop it off at a return location and take a taxi back to their bungalow. One year, the return point was in a far-off place, completely devoid of Jews. Reuven arranged with a friend who was also returning his truck that day to share the same taxi. He returned his truck and waited. But his friend called to say he was delayed. As Reuven stood there waiting, a car pulled up. The driver asked if he knew of any shuls nearby. Reuven answered, "There are no Jews in this area. What brings you here?" The man explained that he had driven over four hours from his hometown to see the house his grandmother had lived in 85 years ago. Recently, he had been introduced to Torah and mitzvot and had begun putting on tefillin every day. But he hadn't yet put them on that day and was hoping to find a shul. Reuven immediately realized: This is hashgachah peratit. He told the man, "I should have been gone twenty minutes ago, but due to an unexpected delay I'm still here. Hashem wanted us to meet." He directed the man toward his bungalow colony, where thousands of Jews lived. Just then, Reuven's friend arrived in the taxi. Reuven excitedly told him what had happened. The friend replied, "I was so annoyed by the delay — but now I understand why it happened." He explained that when he went to return his truck, the clerk overcharged him. He argued for a long time until the clerk admitted it was a mistake. That delay was exactly what allowed Reuven to meet the searching Jew. Even a clerk's mistake is from Hashem. When they returned to the bungalow, they saw the man again and brought him to their rabbi. A relationship was formed, and over time this man became fully observant, now living a life of Torah and mitzvot. Hashem can give people extra help to return to Him. Especially now, we must pray for it. The Arizal said that one who has a child or relative off the derech should add at the end of the berachah Hashivenu Avinu l'Toratecha , before concluding, the following yehi ratzon : יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְּפָנֶיךָ ה׳ אֱלֹקֵינוּ וֵאלֹקֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ שֶׁתַּחְתֹּר חֲתִירָה מִתַּחַת כִּסֵּא כְבוֹדֶךָ לְהַחֲזִיר בִּתְשׁוּבָה שְׁלֵמָה לְפָנֶיךָ כָּל פּוֹשְׁעֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, וּבִכְלָלָם תַּחֲזִיר אֶת בְּנִי ______ בֶּן ______ בִּתְשׁוּבָה לְפָנֶיךָ, כִּי יְמִינְךָ פְּשׁוּטָה לְקַבֵּל שָׁבִים . Then conclude: " בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ הָרוֹצֶה בִּתְשׁוּבָה ." May Hashem help us return to Him fully, and may He help all those who are distant to come back as well.

Human & Holy
When the G-d I Inherited Became the G-d I Chose | Sophia Rivka Rossi, Shaina Liberow-Schmukler, Adira Shiff-Kest

Human & Holy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 52:43


In the first episode of Season 6, we sit down with three women, Sophia Rivka Rossi, Shaina Liberow-Schmukler, and Adira Shiff-Kest, to explore the impact of Chassidic wisdom on their individual experiences of Teshuvah and their process of returning to their divine souls. We explore the power of emotional honesty, humor, and even anger in our relationship with G-d, the importance of maintaining our own individual voices and what it looks like to truly choose G-d throughout life. EPISODE SPONSOR: Today's episode is sponsored by Share, a global initiative connecting individuals to the timeless teachings of the inner dimension of Jewish wisdom, known as Pnimiyut Hatorah. Their mission is to inspire soulful living and learning by translating ancient insights for the contemporary moment. You can learn more on Share.Fund.Explore their new book, an English translation of Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag's Introduction to the Zohar: The Wisdom of Truth here: https://korenpub.com/products/introduction-to-the-zohar?srsltid=AfmBOooH7_qO1p7rBV6KCczFMDV3aeErxeHI67zRImb1g0hh2e3tUBqLTo 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.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction & Share Sponsorship02:49 Celebrating Chai Elul and the Impact of Chassidus05:43 When Judaism Entered My Inner World 09:02 Understanding Teshuvah: A Return to Self11:58 How the Tanya Impacted Me 14:47 G-d is Underneath the Pain 17:40 Emotional Honesty in a Relationship with G-d27:16 The Power of Holy Anger29:37 Being a Voice of Moral Courage 32:19 The Zigzags of Life 34:45 Finding Stillness in a Busy World38:35 There's More to You 41:45 A Jewish Experience of Joy45:48 Owning My Jewish Identity in Public 49:00 The Ideas That Changed Me49:53 From One Soul to Another

Weekly Energy Boost
The REAL Danger In Judging!

Weekly Energy Boost

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 35:48 Transcription Available


Step into a transformative journey of self-discovery and renewal in this episode, where the energy of the season invites us to reflect, upgrade, and embrace our highest potential. Explore four powerful areas of personal growth—letting go of the need for external approval, cultivating deeper compassion, mastering our desires, and harnessing the true power of our words. Through honest reflection and a commitment to positive change, discover how to break free from old patterns, open your heart, and create space for new blessings in the year ahead. This episode is a heartfelt call to approach ourselves and others with greater mercy, to see beyond judgment, and to step boldly into a more elevated, purposeful life.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.