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In today's page of Talmud, Avodah Zarah 57, the rabbis continue their discussion of the laws of wine. The Gemara relates a story which takes place in a city where the Jewish inhabitants ruled, and enjoyed access to influence and power, which the Gentile residents did not. There's a link between this story and this week's Torah portion of Eikev, in which the Jews are told, basically, not to get too comfortable. But is comfort really such a danger to spiritual health? Listen and find out. 

This week's portion is called ”Ekev” (Consequences)TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 10:12–11:9GOSPEL PORTION: Acts 7:44–60What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Step into the mountains of Aspen and the depths of the soul with Adrienne Gold Davis as she reflects on where true spirituality begins in awe. Through personal stories, Torah insights, and a deep dive into Jewish tradition, this episode explores how cultivating awe can ground us in faith, purpose, and resilience as Jewish women and mothers.

Could ancient biblical wisdom be more scientifically accurate than our modern dating apps and self-help books? Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Gerson joins us to reveal the stunning parallels between modern social science research and the Torah's timeless teachings.Ready to stop drifting and lead with clarity, conviction, and brotherhood? Our Leadership Mastermind groups launch this July—just 7 men per group. Real discipleship. Real accountability. This isn't for everyone—but if you're ready to be sharpened, we want to hear from you. Step into the man God's called you to be. Your next level starts now. Apply here with our Leadership Mastermind Interest Form We're going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at home and work. No cost. No excuses. Just truth, brotherhood, and bold leadership. Claim your free access now It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines.Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let's go.

In this debut episode of “Sages of the Talmud” with Morty Roth, we explore the life and legacy of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi, the redactor of the Mishnah. Morty brings to life the turbulent historical backdrop of Roman oppression, the threat to Torah transmission, and the courageous decision to commit the Oral Law to writing. Through stories of Yehuda HaNasi's teachers, his wealth and leadership, his relationship with Roman emperors, and the personal traits that shaped him, we uncover timeless lessons in courage, responsibility, and preserving Jewish heritage.This engaging discussion blends history, biography, and spiritual insight, showing how the choices of one leader nearly 2,000 years ago continue to shape Jewish life and learning today.Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.Explore The Art of Prayer – a collection of beautifully designed blessings (brachos) including Modeh Ani, Asher Yatzar, Netilas Yadayim and more.  Free to download and perfect for your home by clicking here. 

A ubiquitous feature in Jewish homes, the Mezuzah contains a scroll with two paragraphs from the Torah, one from this week's Parsha and one from last week's. This mitzvah bears a distinction that it shares with no other mitzvah. In this interesting and useful podcast, we explore the secrets represented by the Mezuzah, and learn […]

A ubiquitous feature in Jewish homes, the Mezuzah contains a scroll with two paragraphs from the Torah, one from this week's Parsha and one from last week's. This mitzvah bears a distinction that it shares with no other mitzvah. In this interesting and useful podcast, we explore the secrets represented by the Mezuzah, and learn how it can serve as a panacea - a pill of longevity.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

As a general rule, it is preferable for a person to recite all the Birkot Ha'shahar at home, before coming to the synagogue. It sometimes happens that a person, for whatever reason, was unable to recite the blessings at home, and he arrives in the synagogue late, after the Tefila had begun, and if he now recites Birkot Ha'shahar properly, he will be unable to recite Shema and the Amida with the congregation. In such a case, should he proceed directly to "Baruch She'amar" so he can catch up to the congregation, and then recite Birkot Ha'shahar later? Or is it preferable for him to follow the normal sequence, first reciting Birkot Ha'shahar, even at the expense of Tefila Be'sibur (praying together with the congregation)? Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Jerusalem, 1910-1995) ruled that one must recite the service in its proper sequence. Although there are those who permitted reciting Birkot Ha'shahar after praying Shaharit, Rav Shlomo Zalman disagreed with this ruling. He thus maintained that even if one will miss the opportunity to recite the Amida together with the congregation, he must recite Birkot Ha'shahar before proceeding to Pesukeh De'zimra and the rest of Shaharit. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, however, rules differently, maintaining that one should, in fact, skip Birkot Ha'shahar so he can pray Shaharit with the congregation. Of course, one must first recite "Modeh Ani" – which should be recited immediately upon waking in the morning – as well as the Beracha over hand-washing, which should also be performed as soon as possible after waking up. Additionally, one should recite "Asher Yasar" right after using the restroom, and "Elokai Neshama" should preferably be recited immediately after "Asher Yasar." These blessings, then, should clearly be recited before Shaharit. The other Berachot, however, may be delayed until after Shaharit in the interest of Tefila Be'sibur. It goes without saying that one should do what he can to avoid this situation, and recite all the morning blessings at home, with Kavana (concentration), and arrive at the synagogue on time. If somebody skipped Birkot Ha'shahar so he could pray Shaharit with the congregation, he recites all the Berachot after Shaharit, with two exceptions. He does not recite Birkat Ha'Torah (the blessing over Torah learning), because this requirement is fulfilled through the recitation of "Ahabat Olam" before Shema. The Beracha of "Ahabat Olam" speaks about Torah learning, praying to Hashem for assistance in our understanding and observance of Torah, and thanking Him for choosing us and giving us the Torah. As such, it covers the obligation of reciting Birkat Ha'Torah. The second exception is the Beracha of "Elokai Neshama." As mentioned earlier, even if one skips Birkot Ha'shahar so he can pray with the congregation, he should still preferably recite "Elokai Neshama" immediately following "Asher Yasar" after using the restroom. If, however, one did not recite "Elokai Neshama" before Shaharit, he does not recite it afterward. The reason is that according to some Poskim, this requirement is fulfilled through the recitation of the second Beracha in the Amida, which concludes "Mehayeh Ha'metim" – "who resurrects the dead." The Beracha of "Elokai Neshama" thanks Hashem for "resurrecting" us each morning by restoring our souls – as sleep is considered a form of partial "death" – and so some Poskim ruled that this requirement is covered by the Beracha of "Mehayeh Ha'metim." Others disagreed, noting that this Beracha in the Amida refers only to the resurrection of the dead that will occur in the future, and not to the daily "resurrection" of waking up in the morning, and thus, in the view of these Poskim, one who did not recite "Elokai Neshama" before Shaharit should recite it afterward. Hacham Ovadia applied to this case the rule of "Safek Berachot Le'hakel" – that we do not recite a Beracha if its obligation is uncertain, and therefore one should not recite "Elokai Neshama" after Shaharit in such a case. There is a minority view among the Poskim (the view of the Aruch Ha'shulhan) that a person who did not recite Birkot Ha'shahar before Shaharit does not then recite the Beracha of "Matir Asurim" ("who releases those who are bound," thanking Hashem for enabling us to get out of bed). We mention Hashem's quality of "Matir Asurim" in the second blessing of the Amida – the Beracha that concludes, "Mehayeh Ha'metim" – and so, according to this opinion, the requirement to recite the Beracha of "Matir Asurim" is fulfilled through the recitation of the Amida. However, Hacham Ovadia dismissed this opinion, arguing that although "Matir Asurim" is mentioned in this second Beracha of the Amida, this Beracha concludes with only "Mehayeh Ha'metim." In Hacham Ovadia's view, the conclusion of the blessing is the determining factor, and thus although this Beracha might fulfill the obligation of "Elokai Neshama," because it concludes with the theme of resurrection, it does not suffice to fulfill the obligation of "Matir Asurim," as these words do not appear in the Beracha's conclusion. There is also an opinion that if a person, for whatever reason, did not recite "Asher Yasar" after using the restroom, and then recited Shaharit, he may not then recite "Asher Yasar." Even if the maximum time-frame for the recitation of this Beracha (72 minutes after performing one's bodily functions) had not yet passed, the person does not, according to this view, recite "Asher Yasar," as he fulfilled this requirement through the recitation of "Refa'enu" in the Amida. The Beracha of "Asher Yasar" speaks about the wonders of the human body, praising Hashem for "healing every flesh and performing wonders" ("Rofeh Chol Basar U'mafli La'asot"), and so this requirement is fulfilled through the recitation of "Refa'enu," in which we pray to Hashem to cure the ill. Hacham Ovadia disagreed with this position, noting that whereas "Asher Yasar" praises Hashem for the wonderous functioning of the human body, the Beracha of "Refa'enu" prays to Hashem to heal those who are ill. These are two completely different Berachot, and so one does not fulfill the obligation of "Asher Yasar" through the recitation of "Refa'enu." Summary: Ideally, one should recite Birkot Ha'shahar at home and arrive on time to Shaharit. If, however, a person arrived late to the synagogue, without having recited Birkot Ha'shahar, and reciting them will cause him to miss praying the Amida with the congregation, then he should skip Birkot Ha'shahar and proceed directly to Shaharit so he can catch up. He should, however, first recite the Beracha over the morning hand-washing, as well as "Asher Yasar" after using the restroom, and "Elokai Neshama," which should preferably be recited immediately after "Asher Yasar." After Shaharit, he recites all Birkot Ha'shahar except Birkat Ha'Torah. If, for whatever reason, one had not recited "Elokai Neshama" before Shaharit, he does not recite it after Shaharit.

Erick Stakelbeck is joined by Mark Gerson, author of God Was Right, as they dive into the powerful intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science. Mark makes a bold case that the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, isn't just ancient text—it's a treasure trove of timeless truth, now confirmed by hard data. From psychology to productivity to purpose, the Torah offers answers to life's biggest questions that are only now being validated by modern research. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH Stakelbeck Tonight episodes for free on TBN+ here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck podcast features host Erick Stakelbeck and special guests having candid, thought-provoking conversations on the state of America, the world, and the Church, plus powerful personal testimonies and stories. Tune in for deep discussions on the big issues that matter to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's portion is called ”Ekev” (Consequences)TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 9:4–29GOSPEL PORTION: Acts 7:17–36What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

News and commentary for Tuesday, 12 August, 2025.

News and commentary for Monday, 11 August, 2025.

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Continuing in Psalm 119, Rabbi Steve Berkson asks the question, what was it about King David that he had a heart as unto Yahweh? So beginning in Psalm 119:75 Rabbi Berkson uncovers through King David's writings what it takes for your heart to come inline with the heart of Yahweh. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m., and every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

August 13, 2025Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 87 - Clone Force KilayimLet's talk genetics. Yes, let's talk genetics. Is there an echo in here? Yes, there is now.In this episode, we take a closer look at Kilayim, the Torah's prohibition against mixing species. We inspect it and how it shows up in a tale from a long, long time ago, of a squad of soldiers unlike any other. What does Jewish tradition say about rewriting the building blocks of life? What happens when fictional characters are made in a way they didn't choose? What about real people? And how do asian pears fit into all of this?00:01:32 Kilayim00:05:03 Star Wars The Bad Batch00:07:05 Human Cloning and Gene Editing00:10:27 Perspective - Gift or a Defect00:14:54 Genetic Engineering00:21:25 The grey line00:33:20 Science Fiction and GeneticsShare this episode with a friend: https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-87-clone-force-kilayimConnect with us online, purchase swag, support us with a donation, and more at www.torahsmash.com.

Moshiach Comes Like the Sunrise

Weekly Messages from Courageous Church in Salt Lake City, Utah

What does it truly mean to "grow old" in Judaism? This question leads us to a profound insight that might just transform your spiritual practice forever.Delving into Moshe Rabbeinu's prophecy about the destruction of Zion, we uncover a fascinating distinction between two Hebrew concepts of aging. "V'noshantem" – spiritual retirement marked by apathy and complacency – stands in stark contrast to "zikna" – the respected wisdom that comes with experience. This linguistic nuance reveals that our spiritual destruction isn't triggered by accumulating years but by allowing our hearts to grow old and disconnected.The true danger lies in approaching Judaism mechanically, "like somebody that should already be in the grave." When we forget our gratitude to God, lose sight of the beauty in mitzvot, and serve from a place of obligation rather than passion, we fulfill the warning that leads to exile. Yet Judaism itself provides the antidote – constant renewal through Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Shemitah cycles, and more. These institutions restart our spiritual clocks, giving us fresh perspectives and new beginnings.The ideal spiritual journey combines the wisdom of experience with the enthusiasm of youth – maintaining what's beautifully described as a "teen love story with the Creator." Even when we stumble, this youthful energy keeps us searching for connection rather than settling into complacency. We can respect and aspire to be elders (zekenim) in wisdom while refusing to let our hearts retire from passionate engagement with the divine.Want to revitalize your spiritual practice? Approach your learning each day with childlike openness, asking how these teachings can become practical in your mitzvah observance. Remember that remaining young at heart might be our most powerful protection against spiritual decline.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

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Redemption E10 — We've made it to the end of our series on redemption, where we'll look at two last examples of redemption in the New Testament. When Jesus redeemed us from sin and death, did he pay a redemption price, and how does his redemption relate to the Torah's sacrificial system? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore 1 Peter 1 and Hebrews 9, which connect Jesus' redemption to sacrifices at the center of Passover and the Day of Atonement. CHAPTERSSeries Recap of Redemption (0:00-18:04)Redeemed by the Blood in 1 Peter 1 (18:04-32:46)An Eternal Redemption in Hebrews 9 (32:46-55:27)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESCheck out our Leviticus Scroll series.The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Enveloped In Love” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis“Faith (Mustard Seed)” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJionBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Why Evil Triumphs - Dennis Prager Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/HIGKF0IiC9Y?si=5uwuSzEas-MYTHL8 Triggernometry 1.43M subscribers 262,257 views Mar 2, 2025 TRIGGERnometry - NEW episodes every Sunday and Wednesday 2 pm ET/7 pm UK Dennis Prager is an American conservative radio talk show host and writer. He is the host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Dennis Prager Show and founder of PragerU. SPONSOR. Augusta Precious Metals: our trusted gold IRA partners. Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/Triggernometry_Augusta... SPONSOR. In partnership with Alphacell Labs: visit https://alphacell-labs.com and use code TRIG20 for 20% off. 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It might well be on its way to becoming the most widely read Torah commentary of our time—and by non-Jews as well as by Jews." — Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, bestselling author of Jewish Literacy Why do so many people think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is outdated? Why do our friends and neighbors – and sometimes we ourselves – dismiss the Bible as irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible, will demonstrate that the Bible is not only powerfully relevant to today's issues, but completely consistent with rational thought. Do you think the Bible permitted the trans-Atlantic slave trade? You won't after reading this book. Do you struggle to love your parents? If you do, you need this book. Do you doubt the existence of God because belief in God is “irrational?” This book will give you reason after reason to rethink your doubts. The title of this commentary is, “The Rational Bible” because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. As Prager says, “If something I write does not make rational sense, I have not done my job.” The Rational Bible is the fruit of Dennis Prager's forty years of teaching the Bible to people of every faith, and no faith. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world and to your life. His goal: to change your mind – and then change your life.   Highly Recommended by ACU. Purchase his book at- https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Bible-Exodus-Dennis-Prager/dp/1621577724   The Rational Bible: Genesis by Dennis Prager  USA Today bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller Wall Street Journal bestseller Many people today think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is not only outdated but irrelevant, irrational, and even immoral. 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This book will cause you to reexamine your doubts. The title of this commentary is The Rational Bible because its approach is entirely reason-based. The listener is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Prager's words, “If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.” The Rational Bible is the fruit of Prager's forty years of teaching to people of every faith and no faith at all. In virtually every section, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world in general and to you on a personal level. His goal: to change your mind - and, as a result, to change your life.

The Jewish calendar is studded with days of great importance. Each week we relive Genesis by celebrating the holy Shabbos. At half-year intervals are the mega festivals of Sukkos and Pesach (Passover). There's also Shavuos, Rosh Hashanah, and the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. The second Order of Mishnah orients around all these days of importance. In this podcast we learn about the content of the 12 books of this Order, and also sample a teaching from each book.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –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 ★

The Midrash Rabbah on Megillat Ruth, quoting Rabbi Yehoshua, teaches: יֹתֵר מִמָּה שֶׁבַּעַל הַבַּיִת עוֹשֶׂה עִם הֶעָנִי, הֶעָנִי עוֹשֶׂה עִם בַּעַל הַבָּיִת — More than the homeowner does for the poor person, the poor person does for the homeowner. One application of this Midrash is in how we view the time we invest in helping others. People often think — especially when life is busy and responsibilities pile up — I'd love to do more chesed… I'd love to learn more Torah… I'd love to do more mitzvot… but I just don't have the time. It sounds logical: every minute we spend doing Hashem's work is a minute we could have spent on ourselves. But Hashem's accounting works very differently. When we give our time for His mitzvot, we don't lose time — we gain it. And it's not simply returned; it comes back with blessing. The more we give, the more we are given. Often, this isn't obvious, but sometimes we see it clearly in our own lives. A man who had recently moved into a new apartment discovered that one of his neighbors was an elderly, broken Jew who lived alone with no family or support. He decided to offer a small kindness: a hot meal. That small act quickly turned into a daily delivery. His family joined in, and it became part of their routine. But over time, the chesed became harder. The neighbor began requesting more specific meals — vegetables chopped finely, fruit salad prepared fresh. At first, the man complied, but eventually, the demands wore on him. He decided to stop chopping and simply sent whole vegetables and fruit, reasoning, He knows how to cut them himself. Around that same time, his healthy baby — who had always eaten well — suddenly refused to drink formula. The baby cried through feedings, turned his head away, spit out whatever he managed to drink, and each feeding became a stressful, time-consuming ordeal. The man didn't connect the two events — until a friend who also knew the elderly neighbor praised him for his kindness. "You have no idea what kind of mitzvah you're doing," the friend said. Then he added, "If you could please send the food nicely, prepared fresh the way he likes it, it's a very big part of the mitzvah." Those words struck a chord. The very next day, the man went back to preparing the food exactly as the neighbor preferred. That same day, his baby ate without crying, spitting, or resisting. The connection was crystal clear. When he tried to save time by doing less chesed, he ended up losing time in another area. We never lose by giving — we only gain. The time we "lose" on a mitzvah is never truly lost; it's invested. Hashem repays us with smoother days, calmer outcomes, and, yes, even babies who cooperate. But when we guard all our time for ourselves, we often find that it slips away anyway — tasks take longer, frustrations mount, and things don't flow. So the next time the yetzer hara whispers, You don't have time for this mitzvah, for Torah learning, or for chesed, whisper back: I don't have time not to.

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus as we go forward from the 15th of Av? • What is the significance and the virtue of the nights getting longer? 02:02 • What do we learn from the full moon – when it reflects the sun in its entirety? 04:43 • What is the meaning of yichud shimsha v'sihera, the union of sun and moon? • How is this connected to increasing in Torah study? 08:46 • What are its lessons to our personal lives? Chof Av • What is the relevance of this day to us all? • Is there a connection between this day to the coming New Year? • What is a timely teaching from Reb Levi Yitzchak that we can all learn from? • How does a mezuzah reflect peace at home between husband and wife? • Why do we begin wishing each other a happy new year starting on the 15th of Av? • Why is Yom Kippur considered a joyous holiday? • What is its connection to the 15th of Av? Va'etchanan • What do we learn from Moshe's 515 prayers to enter the Promised Land? How should we react to negative predictions about the future? Is Chassidus impacting our lives? • Are there people whose personalities and characters have been refined and transformed by Chassidus? • Why is Chassidus not inspiring many of us? • How can we improve how Chassidus is being taught in our schools and ensure that it inspires and is internalized into the next generation? What guidelines should be followed in publicizing private materials of the Rebbeim?

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Corruption This week we continue the thread of study in the Song of Songs that prophesies of the call to Messiah to possess the earth, the awakening of Gog and Magog, as well as the awakening and ingathering of the Bride of Messiah into the Garden: “I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends; drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers.” (Song of Songs 5:1) As with the sending of pomegranates in Chapter Four symbolized the giving of the commandments to Israel, so this expression: “I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam [oil…]” ...can allude to a “good name.” Those who bear the good Name have a reputation that is aromatic in the earth already. They do not wait for Messiah Yeshua to return, but they work hard “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles which know not God:” (1 Th 4:4-5) Because we must show hospitality to the stranger, alien, orphan, and widow, we must be a miniature “house of prayer for all nations” like the Temple. For those seeking healing, comfort, salvation, and the many things for which humans rely on their Creator to supply, we are the Father's outstretched arms. And because He is holy, we must be holy. Like the greeter at the door of Walmart represents our first impression of the store, so believers are the first impression the nations have of their Creator's holy nature. Like the holy incense was pounded and compounded for the holy Temple, believers will be pounded and compounded to release the pleasing aromas to the world. The discipline of our evil inclination, or yetzer hara, is like a daily death which turns into a fragrant Temple spice. Likewise, myrrh is a death spice, yet it is compounded with other spices like healing balsam oil to create a compounded fragrance.  “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.” (Ecc 7:1) The first statement sounds agreeable, but does the second? If the gathering of myrrh and balsam is the gathering of the righteous to the Garden who have received the Good Name and who have returned their gifts and sacrifices for the sake of His Good Name to the Bridegroom, then how is their “gathering” related to the day of their death and a better day? Death must occur before there can be a resurrection. What was sown in corruption must be raised incorruptible. Isn't this what every righteous soul longs for? So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown a perishable G5356 body, it is raised an imperishable body; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. (1Co 15:42-44) For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality. But when this perishable [G5349] will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, “DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory. (1 Co 15:53-54) “Perishable” is G5349, phthartós, from G5351; decayed, i.e. corruptible, perishable, i. e. mortal, that which is liable to corruption It is from: Strong's G5351 – phtheir? to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave):—corrupt (self), defile, destroy. Sin and death go together. As long as we are susceptible to death, we are susceptible to sin. Remove the strength of death, and the strength of sin is removed as well. The aromatic righteous will no longer be subject to the corruptibility of sin that destroys the Temple.

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While we're on our bein hazmanim break and gearing up for some exciting episodes in Elul, I wanted to share a podcast I've been enjoying on my commute.This week's recommendation is a thought-provoking episode of the Iyun Podcast, hosted by Rabbi Ari Koretsky — in my opinion, one of the best podcast hosts out there. Each episode takes a deep, nuanced look at issues like the Charedi draft and other pressing topics.In this episode, Does the Torah Protect?, Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Lifshitz offers a fresh and engaging perspective. The conversation ties closely to themes we explore on Shtark Tank, especially the relationship between the Beis Midrash and the outside world.Give it a listen — I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did.Sign up for our newsletter at ShtarkTank.org

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How Do You Transform Your Relationships From Transactional to Open-Hearted?This class was presented on Monday, 17 Av, 5785, August 11, 2025, Parshas Vaeschanan, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This is the fourth class of a four-part series on a text-based discourse by the Alter Rebbe, "Einyan Krias Shema," said by the Alter Rebbe in the summer of 1805 (24 Tamuz, 5565), published in Likkutei Torah Vaeschanan. It is a unique and life-changing Maamar, addressing some of the fundamental ideas of Kabbalah and Chabad ChassidusView Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9753

Daily Dose of Hope August 11, 2025   Scripture – Luke 6:1-36   Prayer:  Heavenly Father, We come to you today praising your holy name.  You are a good God!  Thank you for caring for us, for walking alongside us, but  most of all thank you for Jesus, who died our death, so that we can walk hand in hand with you.  Help us live like resurrection people in the way of Jesus.  We don't want to get stuck in our religion.  We want to live transformed lives in Jesus.  How we need you, Lord.  We are stubborn people.  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we begin Luke 6.  Our reading today contains a lot of substance and I'll do my best to do it justice.   We begin with Jesus' disciples plucking off heads of grain on the Sabbath and then Jesus healing on the Sabbath.  Both of these things infuriate the Pharisees who have made the Sabbath incredibly complex for the people.  They instituted an extremely complicated system of Sabbath laws of their own that was oppressive and legalistic. There were strict laws regarding how to observe the Sabbath, which included 39 categories of forbidden activities. This went far beyond what was required in the Torah.  For example, they weren't allowed to swat a fly (it was considered hunting), nor were they allowed to look in a mirror because they might be tempted to primp.  Basically, these religious leaders, with their own lists of rules, had made themselves lords of the Sabbath, thus making themselves lords over the people.    Jesus was pushing back against this.  He speaks about how David and his men ate consecrated bread from the Temple when they were hungry, even though it was off-limits.  There are times when rules make sense and there are times when they don't.  People are always more important than rules.  The original intent of the Sabbath was to give humans rest, not to create a heavy burden.  The Pharisees had lost sight of this.    Jesus then states that he is Lord of the Sabbath.  This really gets the Pharisees worked up.  By saying this, he is declaring that he has authority over the Sabbath.  Jesus can overrule the Pharisees' rules and regulations because he is the one who created the Sabbath in the first place.  He has the power to correctly interpret the meaning of the Sabbath and the rules pertaining to it.  Let's be clear, Jesus is making a bold statement about who he is.    Do you get distracted by our own rules and traditions?  And do those rules and traditions get in the way of doing the work of Jesus?    The next portion of today's reading has Jesus choosing the twelve disciples.  Notice how he spends all night in prayer.  The fact that God the Son spends all night in prayer with God the Father is something to which we should pay attention.  If Jesus needed time away to pray to God, how much more do we who are made in God's image but do not share His essence?   The last section of today's reading includes the blessings and woes and love for enemies.  This teaching block is known as Jesus' Sermon on the Plain.  While it has similar elements to Matthew's Sermon on the Mount, it also is very different.  Matthew is clearly writing to Jews, while Luke's audience is mainly Gentiles.  It's for that reason that Luke doesn't worry about including references to Old Testament equivalents.   Luke is making a point about how God is in the business of turning human realities upside down.  The poor are blessed by God and the rich have already had their blessing.  The hungry will be satisfied but those who are full now will hunger later.  These beatitudes and woes are examples of a pattern we see in Luke --- God is at work in Jesus, turning worldly values upside down and challenging perceptions.  The mighty are cast down and the lowly are lifted up.   Thus, when Jesus then says to love your enemies, please know this audience would be shocked.  In the Gentile world, people did not love enemies.  It would have been a sign of weakness.  And yet, Jesus is turning things upside down, establishing a new standard of compassion that crosses religious, political, and cultural lines.    Notice this wasn't a suggestion.  It wasn't something that Jesus says to do every now and then or when it's convenient.  It's a command.  Interestingly, we find it hard to love good friends and family members.  It can be tough to love ourselves.  But Jesus is showing us all a different way.  Mercy for the those who are unmerciful, forgiveness for the unforgiveable, love for the unlovable – this is the way that God has chosen to transform people.  I recently read that we are the delivery system for God's healing power.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Tanya Applied: Episode 223: Chapter 26.07: Healthy and Unhealthy SadnessA journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10–10:30PM ET onWSNR 620 AM – Metro NY areaWJPR 1640 AM — Highland Park and Edison, NJOnline: www.talklinenetwork.comBy phone: Listen Line: 641-741-0389Many of us may be familiar with some of the central ideas in Tanya – including the battle of the two souls; what defines man and makes us tick; how we can control our temptations; how we can become more loving; what we can do to curb and harness our vices, like anger, jealousy, and depression; the formula for growth; how we can develop a healthy relationship with G-d; and why we are here. In this 30-minute program, you will learn how these ideas can be applied to your life today. You will discover secrets to a successful life that will transform you and your relationships.Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, and he is the creator of the acclaimed and popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, which has empowered and transformed hundreds of thousands through Torah and Chassidus.Now, Rabbi Jacobson brings his vast scholarship and years of experience to Tanya. Please join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for this exhilarating journey into your psyche and soul. You will come away with life-changing practical guidance and direction, addressing all the issues and challenges you face in life.For more info: www.chassidusapplied.com/tanyaMusic by Zalman Goldstein • www.ChabadMusic.coms of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.A journey into the deepest teachings of the Torah and their application to our personal, emotional and psychological lives.

EIKEVSecret of the Number FortyWe will explore the secret and power of the number forty, and we will do this by examining one of the great idea in the Torah: Moses's ascent to heaven three times, where each time he ascends for forty days and lives there as a hybrid creature - half human and half angel. The obvious question is: why did it take so long? Why did the G-d, perform such an enormous miracle that required Moses to breathe like a human being, but live like an angel without food or sleep for forty days?"This appears to be the beginning of a theological or mystical discussion about the significance of the number 40 in Jewish tradition, specifically focusing on Moses' three 40-day periods on Mount Sinai when he received the Torah. This sets up an inquiry into why this particular duration was necessary and what spiritual significance it might hold.

Send us a textThe gospel message is under attack. With the rise of Torah-keeping movements and a renewed emphasis on law-based religion, Paul's letter to the Galatians has never been more relevant than it is today. Diving deep into the heart of Galatians, we unpack the foundational truth that justification comes by faith alone—never through works of the law. This isn't just theological hair-splitting; it's the difference between freedom and bondage, between true salvation and religious performance.Paul makes his case by establishing a crucial timeline: the promise of salvation through faith was given to Abraham 430 years before the law came through Moses. This chronology proves that the law wasn't meant to replace or enhance the promise, but to serve a different purpose entirely. Like a tutor preparing students for their future profession, the law was designed to educate Israel, helping them recognize their need for the Messiah when he finally appeared.Unfortunately, many first-century Jews missed this point entirely. Rather than seeing the law as preparation for Christ, they viewed it as the means of salvation itself. This fundamental misunderstanding continues today among those who insist that keeping certain aspects of the Old Testament law is necessary for salvation.What makes this message so powerful is its liberating effect. When we truly grasp that our standing with God depends entirely on Christ's finished work rather than our own efforts, we experience genuine freedom from fear and condemnation. This doesn't lead to lawlessness but to a new kind of obedience—one motivated by love and gratitude rather than obligation or fear.Whether you're struggling with legalism, curious about the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, or simply wanting to strengthen your understanding of the gospel, this exploration of Galatians will challenge and encourage you. Join us as we rediscover the revolutionary message that has been setting captives free for two thousand years.Support the show

התוכן ישנם ב' פירושים (במדרש) בפסוק שבשני דפ' עקב "המוליכך במדבר הגדול והנורא נחש שרף ועקרב וגו'": 1) כפשוטו – זה קאי על המדבר. 2) זה קאי על הקב"ה. והתיווך: דוקא בזה שבנ"י הלכו במדבר במקום "נחש שרף ועקרב" ובכ"ז לא ניזוקו, מתבטא ה"הגדול והנורא" של הקב"ה. וזוהי התשובה להטוענים שנמצאים בחושך כפול ומכופל "במדבר הגדול והנורא" כפשוטו, והראי', שדוקא בדורות האחרונות נעשה ההכרח ללמוד פנימית התורה כדי להתגבר על החושך, ומדור לדור מתגבר החושך, שלכן הוצרך להיות הוספה בהפצת המעיינות בהתייסדות ישיבת תו"ת ע"י כ"ק אדנ"ע, ובביאור פנימיות התורה ב"שבעים לשון" ע"י כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר וכו' – עליהם לדעת פירוש השני בפסוק זה – ש"הגדול והנורא" קאי על ה', כי דוקא כשיש "נחש שרף ועקרב", ואעפ"כ, לא רק שאין מזיקים אלא מסייעים לבנ"י – בזה מתבטא גדלות ה'! [המשך יבוא]משיחת אור לט"ו באב ה'תש"מ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-08-2025 Synopsis There are two interpretations in the Midrash on the verse (in sheini of parashas Ekev): “Who led you through the great and awesome desert, snakes, vipers, scorpions etc.” One is that “great and awesome” refers to the desert, and the other is that it refers to Hashem. The connection between them is as follows: That Hashem is “great and awesome” is expressed specifically in the fact that the Jewish people traveled through the desert, a place of “snakes, vipers and scorpions” without being harmed. Some argue: we find themselves in a double and redoubled darkness, literally in a “great and awesome desert,” the proof being that specifically in recent generations it has become necessary to study the inner dimension of Torah in order to overcome the darkness, and the darkness intensifies from generation to generation, which is why it was necessary to increase in the spreading of the wellsprings by the Rebbe Nishmaso Eden establishing Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim and by my father-in-law the Rebbe translating the inner dimension of Torah into the seventy languages etc. But the response is that they must know the second interpretation of the verse, that “great and awesome” refers to Hashem: it is precisely when there are “snakes, vipers, and scorpions,” and nevertheless, not only do they not cause harm, but they assist the Jewish people, that Hashem's greatness is expressed. (To be continued.)Excerpt from sichah of 15 Av 5740 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-08-2025

We pick up where we left off last week amid Moshe's speech to the nation before his passing, and as in the previous few weeks, Parshas Eikev is jam packed with insights and timeless lessons. Moshe pivots between looking back on the conduct of the nation in the preceding 40 years and admonishing them for their misdeeds, and gazing forward to the conquest of Canaan and the secrets to making their settlement peaceful, prosperous, and secure.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

This week's portion is called ”Ekev” (Consequences) TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 8:11–9:3 GOSPEL PORTION: Acts 7:1–16 What verse spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something you need to do in your life? Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context! THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠ The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society. INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmoms Tags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Parsha "Vaetchanan" (for "And I pleaded," Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11) is arguably THE portion that contains some of the most important "statutes and commandments" in the Bible. Not only "the Ten," but also the one known often simply as "The Shema," for the first word, and the fact that Yahushua called it the Greatest Commandment of all, 'Hear, O Isreal...YHVH Elohenu, YHVH Echad." And you shall YHVH with "all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might." The Erev Shabbat reading includes that, and more: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SSM-8-8-25-Vaetchanan-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 During the Sabbath Day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship suggests that there are several elements in the 'theme' of this parsha that are not only central to our understanding, but also must serve as a basis for some of the most important questions - and the tests that will answer them! - that explain what has gone wrong with a nation, and a world, that has not only forgotten Him - but apparently HATES Him. And they are fundamental to what we must 'come out of,' and thus Who we serve. This portion is, at least in part, about idolatry, and certainly obedience to His "statues, judgments, and commandments." And He says THREE TIMES, in this parsha alone, that He is the 'Jealous God,' literally, "El Kana." There is an important connection in that theme. And Mark suggest that He has told us EXACTLY what we need to know in order to "rightly divide the Word," and discern the difference between the fake and the Real. Vaetchanan: "A Jealous El Kana - don't Add To, or Subtract From" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WT-CooH-8-9-25-Vaetchanan-El-Kana-NO-Adding-to-or-Subtracting-Frm-podcast-xxxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

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Part 2 Join Sabbath Lounge as we explore the foundational principles for understanding how the Torah applies today — a powerful paradigm shift that reshapes your faith walk. This deep dive addresses key questions many believers face as they return to the "front of the Book" and seek a Torah-observant lifestyle rooted in Scripture. In this episode, we cover:    The Two-House Understanding of Israel What Is Sin According to Scripture? Who Is Israel Today? The Meaning Behind the "Lost Sheep" A Heart of Flesh – Ezekiel 36 Explained The Law Written on Our Hearts – What It Really Means There Are No Contradictions in Scripture What Are the Requirements for Salvation? Understanding Translations from the Front of the Book Koinos vs. Akathartos – Clean vs. Common Explained Why Scripture Must Interpret Scripture The Oral Law – What Is It and Should We Follow It? Who Were the Pharisees  Discover how these interconnected themes help make sense of the entire Bible and clarify your identity in Messiah. We challenge you to think deeply, test everything, and return to the ancient paths. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Sabbath Lounge for more Torah-based teachings and spiritual insights. #Torah #Israel #TwoHouse #Messianic #SabbathLounge #LawAndGrace #BiblicalTruth #LostSheep #Salvation #HeartOfFlesh #Pharisees #OralLaw #ScriptureStudy For more information see www.sabbathlounge.com   Find us on iTunes, Spotify, TikTok, and Podbean. At Sabbath Lounge we are dedicated to eating clean, keeping the Feast, Sabbath, following Torah, and leading as many people out of Babylon as possible.   Find more information below: https://linktr.ee/Sabbathlounge  

Having received his Ph.D. in mathematical logic at Brandeis University, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb went on to become Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. Today he is a senior faculty member at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. An accomplished author and lecturer, Rabbi Gottlieb has electrified audiences with his stimulating and energetic presentations on ethical and philosophical issues. In Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Dr. Gottlieb, we are invited to explore the most fascinating and elemental concepts of Jewish Philosophy. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

Leadership is a gift from God, but some may think they know better. God's grace will be with the leaders He has chosen. Are supporting your leaders? How do we learn from the lesson with the sons of Korah usurping Moses' authority?

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