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Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Torah Is Life [Day 185 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 9]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 52:30


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches that true Torah study begins with mastering the fundamentals before chasing complexity. A student who rushes into intricate analyses without first understanding the simple flow of the Talmud misses the very foundation upon which Torah is built. Every word of the Talmud is rooted in the Mishnah, and every Mishnah is rooted in the Written Torah. The deeper insights become meaningful only after the basic structure is firmly established.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah is meant to be lived, not merely admired. Every learning session should conclude with the question: How does this change my life today? Quoting the Ramban's famous letter, he encourages listeners to transform every Torah lesson into practical action. Torah is not an academic discipline reserved for intellectual exercise—it is Hashem's guidebook for everyday living, shaping our choices, character, and relationship with the Creator.The lesson then contrasts Torah study with every other profession. In the business world, people are rewarded for results, but in Torah, Hashem rewards sincere effort. Even when understanding is incomplete, every moment spent striving to comprehend Hashem's wisdom carries eternal value. Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this with the analogy of a plumber who is paid only for a successful repair, while a Torah student is rewarded for every honest attempt to learn, regardless of the outcome.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe highlights one of the defining features of authentic Torah learning: respectful disagreement in pursuit of truth. The debates of Hillel and Shammai, the passionate discussions of the sages, and the give-and-take of every study partnership all teach that Torah grows through listening, questioning, and refining ideas—not through ego or victory. The goal is never to prove oneself right, but to discover the truth of Hashem's Torah. He concludes with a powerful reminder that Torah is not simply another subject to study—it is the very life force of the Jewish people, nourishing the soul just as food nourishes the body._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 4, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Torah Is Life [Day 185 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 9]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 52:30


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches that true Torah study begins with mastering the fundamentals before chasing complexity. A student who rushes into intricate analyses without first understanding the simple flow of the Talmud misses the very foundation upon which Torah is built. Every word of the Talmud is rooted in the Mishnah, and every Mishnah is rooted in the Written Torah. The deeper insights become meaningful only after the basic structure is firmly established.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah is meant to be lived, not merely admired. Every learning session should conclude with the question: How does this change my life today? Quoting the Ramban's famous letter, he encourages listeners to transform every Torah lesson into practical action. Torah is not an academic discipline reserved for intellectual exercise—it is Hashem's guidebook for everyday living, shaping our choices, character, and relationship with the Creator.The lesson then contrasts Torah study with every other profession. In the business world, people are rewarded for results, but in Torah, Hashem rewards sincere effort. Even when understanding is incomplete, every moment spent striving to comprehend Hashem's wisdom carries eternal value. Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this with the analogy of a plumber who is paid only for a successful repair, while a Torah student is rewarded for every honest attempt to learn, regardless of the outcome.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe highlights one of the defining features of authentic Torah learning: respectful disagreement in pursuit of truth. The debates of Hillel and Shammai, the passionate discussions of the sages, and the give-and-take of every study partnership all teach that Torah grows through listening, questioning, and refining ideas—not through ego or victory. The goal is never to prove oneself right, but to discover the truth of Hashem's Torah. He concludes with a powerful reminder that Torah is not simply another subject to study—it is the very life force of the Jewish people, nourishing the soul just as food nourishes the body._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 4, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
How Did the Oral Torah Survive 3,000 Years? [Day 180-184 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 4-8]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 66:02


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe traces the remarkable chain of the Oral Torah from Mount Sinai through the generations. Every mitzvah, together with its explanation, was given to Moshe Rabbeinu at Sinai. While the Written Torah records the commandments, the Oral Torah preserves the practical details that make those commandments possible to observe. This sacred transmission—from teacher to student, generation after generation—ensures that Torah remains authentic, living, and faithful to its Divine source.Rabbi Wolbe explains how the Oral Torah was eventually committed to writing as circumstances demanded. Faced with persecution, exile, and the fear that Torah knowledge would be forgotten, Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi compiled the Mishnah. Centuries later, the Talmud expanded upon it, and generations of scholars—including the Geonim, Rashi, and the Rambam—continued organizing and clarifying Torah so that every generation could understand Hashem's will. Far from inventing new ideas, these Torah giants faithfully organized, explained, and transmitted what had already been received.The lesson also highlights the extraordinary accessibility of Torah in our own generation. Rabbi Wolbe reflects on how previous generations treasured even a single volume of Talmud, while today thousands of Torah classes, translations, and sefarim are available with the touch of a button. This abundance carries a responsibility: to seize the opportunity and immerse ourselves in Torah study with gratitude and purpose.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe returns to one of the central themes of the Gate of Torah: review, review, review. Torah is not mastered through a single exposure but through constant repetition until it becomes part of who we are. The great sages reviewed their learning countless times, allowing Torah to become second nature. Their message is timeless: learn consistently, review faithfully, and allow the Torah to shape your heart, mind, and life._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 3, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
How Did the Oral Torah Survive 3,000 Years? [Day 180-184 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 4-8]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 66:02


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe traces the remarkable chain of the Oral Torah from Mount Sinai through the generations. Every mitzvah, together with its explanation, was given to Moshe Rabbeinu at Sinai. While the Written Torah records the commandments, the Oral Torah preserves the practical details that make those commandments possible to observe. This sacred transmission—from teacher to student, generation after generation—ensures that Torah remains authentic, living, and faithful to its Divine source.Rabbi Wolbe explains how the Oral Torah was eventually committed to writing as circumstances demanded. Faced with persecution, exile, and the fear that Torah knowledge would be forgotten, Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi compiled the Mishnah. Centuries later, the Talmud expanded upon it, and generations of scholars—including the Geonim, Rashi, and the Rambam—continued organizing and clarifying Torah so that every generation could understand Hashem's will. Far from inventing new ideas, these Torah giants faithfully organized, explained, and transmitted what had already been received.The lesson also highlights the extraordinary accessibility of Torah in our own generation. Rabbi Wolbe reflects on how previous generations treasured even a single volume of Talmud, while today thousands of Torah classes, translations, and sefarim are available with the touch of a button. This abundance carries a responsibility: to seize the opportunity and immerse ourselves in Torah study with gratitude and purpose.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe returns to one of the central themes of the Gate of Torah: review, review, review. Torah is not mastered through a single exposure but through constant repetition until it becomes part of who we are. The great sages reviewed their learning countless times, allowing Torah to become second nature. Their message is timeless: learn consistently, review faithfully, and allow the Torah to shape your heart, mind, and life._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 3, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Solomonster Sounds Off
WWE Summerslam 2026 Night 1 Review | THE TORCH IS PASSED, BUT IT DID NOT NEED THE CELL

Solomonster Sounds Off

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 161:15 Transcription Available


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Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Living the Torah You Learn [Day 179 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 3]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 13:22


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that Torah study is not merely an activity—it is meant to become the very occupation of a Jew. Just as a business owner is always thinking about their business, even after locking the store for the day, so too Torah should remain at the center of a person's heart and mind at all times. Through constant engagement with Torah, a person acquires wisdom, humility, refined character, awe of Hashem, and countless other virtues, while meriting immeasurable reward both in this world and in the World to Come.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah study alone is not enough—the true measure of Torah is whether it transforms the way we live. A scholar who teaches justice while acting unjustly undermines the very Torah he proclaims. The greatness of Torah is realized only when learning inspires action, integrity, and authentic character. Torah is not merely information to be taught; it is a way of life to be embodied.The lesson also explores the importance of learning Torah lishmah—for the sake of Torah itself. Through the story of Elisha ben Avuyah's father, Rabbi Wolbe illustrates that when Torah is pursued for honor alone, its spiritual foundation is weakened. Nevertheless, our Sages encourage every Jew to study Torah, even if their initial motivations are imperfect, because sincere Torah study has the power to elevate a person's intentions over time. One who begins for personal reasons can ultimately arrive at learning purely for the sake of Heaven.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that every mitzvah learned with excitement carries immense value, even if circumstances prevent us from physically performing it. The Torah is infinite; every verse contains a lifetime of wisdom waiting to be uncovered. The journey of Torah study never truly ends—it continually deepens, inspires, and draws us closer to Hashem._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 2, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Living the Torah You Learn [Day 179 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 3]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 13:22


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that Torah study is not merely an activity—it is meant to become the very occupation of a Jew. Just as a business owner is always thinking about their business, even after locking the store for the day, so too Torah should remain at the center of a person's heart and mind at all times. Through constant engagement with Torah, a person acquires wisdom, humility, refined character, awe of Hashem, and countless other virtues, while meriting immeasurable reward both in this world and in the World to Come.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah study alone is not enough—the true measure of Torah is whether it transforms the way we live. A scholar who teaches justice while acting unjustly undermines the very Torah he proclaims. The greatness of Torah is realized only when learning inspires action, integrity, and authentic character. Torah is not merely information to be taught; it is a way of life to be embodied.The lesson also explores the importance of learning Torah lishmah—for the sake of Torah itself. Through the story of Elisha ben Avuyah's father, Rabbi Wolbe illustrates that when Torah is pursued for honor alone, its spiritual foundation is weakened. Nevertheless, our Sages encourage every Jew to study Torah, even if their initial motivations are imperfect, because sincere Torah study has the power to elevate a person's intentions over time. One who begins for personal reasons can ultimately arrive at learning purely for the sake of Heaven.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that every mitzvah learned with excitement carries immense value, even if circumstances prevent us from physically performing it. The Torah is infinite; every verse contains a lifetime of wisdom waiting to be uncovered. The journey of Torah study never truly ends—it continually deepens, inspires, and draws us closer to Hashem._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 2, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Foodie and the Beast
Foodie and the Beast - Aug. 2, 2026

Foodie and the Beast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 50:26


Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: · Ashok Bajaj, owner and CEO of the Knightsbridge Restaurant Group, has another great dining spot – it's Rosselli. And it's Italian, thank you. He's in with Executive Chef Carlos Cardona to tell us all about it; · CNN Hero Kerry Brodie is the founder of Emma's Torch, a nonprofit social enterprise that trains refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking in the New York and Washington D.C. areas in the culinary arts and empowers them to build meaningful careers in the hospitality industry. Emma's Torch has enrolled more than 700 students in its full-time paid culinary training program, which includes experience at one of organization's social ventures and placement assistance for graduates. To date, the program has generated more than $34 million in increased wages for students, creating pathways to financial independence and upward mobility blocked by barriers such as limited English proficiency, lack of support and poverty; · Combining Mehmet Sukutli's culinary talents with Malti Chaudhari's background in business, the husband-and-wife duo opened Tiffany's Bar & Bistro in June last year as an ode to Turkish culture and Mehmet's familial roots; · Chrissy Sheffey is the general manager at Doyle Bar in the Dupont Hotel. Her innovative approach to mixology has been recognized by The New York Times in its "Cocktail Renaissance" feature.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
How Torah Changes a Person [Day 178 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 2]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 27:09


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that Torah studied purely for the sake of Heaven transforms the person who learns it. Drawing upon the example of our forefather Avraham, who discovered the Torah through his yearning to connect with Hashem, the Orchot Tzaddikim teaches that sincere devotion to Torah opens the wellsprings of Divine wisdom. The Crown of Torah is not merely earned through information, but through a heart that seeks closeness with the Creator.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah is unlike any other field of knowledge. While trades, professions, and academic subjects can often be remembered after years of neglect, Torah must be reviewed constantly. Through inspiring stories of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and his own teachers, he demonstrates that greatness in Torah is not the product of photographic memory but of relentless review. Every repetition deepens understanding, internalizes the lessons, and allows Torah to become part of one's very identity.The lesson then explores one of the greatest obstacles to Torah study: the distractions of the yetzer hara. The moment a person opens a sefer, countless unrelated thoughts suddenly flood the mind. This is not accidental—it is evidence of how precious Torah learning truly is. Success requires focused attention, repeated review, and the determination to resist the endless mental diversions that attempt to pull us away from spiritual growth.Rabbi Wolbe concludes by explaining that Hashem intentionally created human forgetfulness so that Torah would become a lifelong pursuit rather than a one-time accomplishment. Constant study keeps a person connected to Hashem, inspired toward mitzvah observance, and protected from spiritual decline. Whether walking, traveling, resting, or listening to Torah while commuting, every opportunity to engage with Torah strengthens the soul and fulfills the Torah's command to occupy ourselves with it day and night._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 31, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
How Torah Changes a Person [Day 178 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 2]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 27:09


In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that Torah studied purely for the sake of Heaven transforms the person who learns it. Drawing upon the example of our forefather Avraham, who discovered the Torah through his yearning to connect with Hashem, the Orchot Tzaddikim teaches that sincere devotion to Torah opens the wellsprings of Divine wisdom. The Crown of Torah is not merely earned through information, but through a heart that seeks closeness with the Creator.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah is unlike any other field of knowledge. While trades, professions, and academic subjects can often be remembered after years of neglect, Torah must be reviewed constantly. Through inspiring stories of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and his own teachers, he demonstrates that greatness in Torah is not the product of photographic memory but of relentless review. Every repetition deepens understanding, internalizes the lessons, and allows Torah to become part of one's very identity.The lesson then explores one of the greatest obstacles to Torah study: the distractions of the yetzer hara. The moment a person opens a sefer, countless unrelated thoughts suddenly flood the mind. This is not accidental—it is evidence of how precious Torah learning truly is. Success requires focused attention, repeated review, and the determination to resist the endless mental diversions that attempt to pull us away from spiritual growth.Rabbi Wolbe concludes by explaining that Hashem intentionally created human forgetfulness so that Torah would become a lifelong pursuit rather than a one-time accomplishment. Constant study keeps a person connected to Hashem, inspired toward mitzvah observance, and protected from spiritual decline. Whether walking, traveling, resting, or listening to Torah while commuting, every opportunity to engage with Torah strengthens the soul and fulfills the Torah's command to occupy ourselves with it day and night._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 31, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

The Liz Wheeler Show
New World Order PLOT Stopped by Trump; Glenn Beck Reacts | Ep 288

The Liz Wheeler Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 55:06


On this episode of “The Liz Wheeler Show,” Liz is joined by Glenn Beck, founder of Torch and Blaze Media and host of “The Glenn Beck Program,” to discuss President Trump's long-term plan. Glenn contends that Trump is the most America-first president of our lifetimes. Like & subscribe to make sure you don't miss a single video: https://youtube.com/lizwheeler?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/lizwheeler Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pure Dog Talk
04 — Clubhouse: Dandie Dinmont Terriers: Mentorship in Motion: The Power of Partnership

Pure Dog Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 32:04


Mentorship in Motion: The Power of Partnership Sandra Pretari-Hickson joins host Laura Reeves to discuss her 25-year partnership with Betty-Anne Stenmark and how their shared devotion and collaborative mentorship have preserved the iconic King's Mountain Dandie Dinmont Terrier legacy. This episode of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Diaries is part of Pure Dog Talk's Clubhouse. The series features members of the Club Partnership Program who are working to preserve the knowledge of their legacy breeders. Episode Highlights The Spark of a Historic Partnership: Sandra shares the story of meeting Betty-Anne at a handling class, a chance encounter that led to Betty-Anne gifting Sandra her very first Dandie, "Kings Mountain Mousetrap," and cementing a 25-year breeding partnership.A Shared Vision for a Distinct Type: Working hand-in-hand, Sandra and Betty-Anne established an internationally recognized breed type. Sandra explains their 50-year joint commitment to never compromising on correct front assemblies, classic heads, athletic movement, and the signature long outline.Navigating the "Gene Puddle" Together: Sandra discusses managing a rare breed's limited gene pool (coined a "gene puddle" by Betty-Anne). By combining their expertise, they utilized tight line breeding, imported frozen semen from across the globe, and coordinated artificial inseminations to safely preserve the line.Honest Evaluation and Ruthless Selection: Mentorship requires tough, honest decisions. Sandra details how she and Betty-Anne evaluate slow-maturing puppies at 10 weeks and why maintaining breed integrity means placing dogs with significant faults into happy companion homes.Preserving the "Stand-Up" Terrier Temperament: Sandra emphasizes the importance of protecting the athletic, working drive of the Dandie Dinmont. She shares her dedication to keeping the "terrier in the terrier" through active socialization, barn hunt sports, and earthdog trials.Passing the Torch to the Next Generation: True partnership extends beyond a single lifetime. Sandra highlights how she is actively paying her mentorship forward by guiding two to three promising young breeders to ensure the King's Mountain legacy continues to thrive. For more information about joining Pure Dog Talk's Clubhouse Series and becoming a Club Partner, stop by the website.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
The Crown That Belongs to Everyone [Day 177 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 1]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 21:43


In this opening lesson of the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the three crowns described by our Sages: the Crown of Priesthood, the Crown of Kingship, and the Crown of Torah. While the priesthood belongs to Aaron and his descendants, and kingship belongs to the House of David, the Crown of Torah stands open to every single Jew. The Torah is not inherited by status, wealth, or family lineage—it is available to anyone willing to embrace it. The only requirement is the desire to learn and the commitment to make Torah one's own.Rabbi Wolbe explains why Torah study is considered equal to all the mitzvot combined. Torah learning is not an end in itself; it equips a person to observe, teach, and live the mitzvot with enthusiasm. Even mitzvot that a person cannot physically perform can become spiritually meaningful through sincere Torah study and a heartfelt desire to fulfill them. The value of learning is measured not merely by intellectual achievement but by the passion to translate knowledge into action.The lesson then addresses one of life's greatest spiritual challenges: balancing material pursuits with Torah. Rabbi Wolbe warns against postponing Torah learning until financial success or retirement, observing that "later" almost never arrives. Instead, Torah must become the permanent priority around which all other pursuits revolve. Through stories, practical examples, and the wisdom of our Sages, he demonstrates that those who establish fixed times for Torah often become more productive in every other area of life.Rabbi Wolbe concludes with a powerful insight into the unique reward of Torah study. Unlike the material world, where success is measured only by results, Hashem rewards the sincere effort invested in learning. Even when understanding is incomplete, every minute spent studying Torah is precious before Hashem. In Judaism, effort itself is a sacred achievement, making Torah study one of the greatest investments a person can ever make._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 30, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
The Crown That Belongs to Everyone [Day 177 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Torah 1]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 21:43


In this opening lesson of the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the three crowns described by our Sages: the Crown of Priesthood, the Crown of Kingship, and the Crown of Torah. While the priesthood belongs to Aaron and his descendants, and kingship belongs to the House of David, the Crown of Torah stands open to every single Jew. The Torah is not inherited by status, wealth, or family lineage—it is available to anyone willing to embrace it. The only requirement is the desire to learn and the commitment to make Torah one's own.Rabbi Wolbe explains why Torah study is considered equal to all the mitzvot combined. Torah learning is not an end in itself; it equips a person to observe, teach, and live the mitzvot with enthusiasm. Even mitzvot that a person cannot physically perform can become spiritually meaningful through sincere Torah study and a heartfelt desire to fulfill them. The value of learning is measured not merely by intellectual achievement but by the passion to translate knowledge into action.The lesson then addresses one of life's greatest spiritual challenges: balancing material pursuits with Torah. Rabbi Wolbe warns against postponing Torah learning until financial success or retirement, observing that "later" almost never arrives. Instead, Torah must become the permanent priority around which all other pursuits revolve. Through stories, practical examples, and the wisdom of our Sages, he demonstrates that those who establish fixed times for Torah often become more productive in every other area of life.Rabbi Wolbe concludes with a powerful insight into the unique reward of Torah study. Unlike the material world, where success is measured only by results, Hashem rewards the sincere effort invested in learning. Even when understanding is incomplete, every minute spent studying Torah is precious before Hashem. In Judaism, effort itself is a sacred achievement, making Torah study one of the greatest investments a person can ever make._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 30, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

NonCensored
Summer Season: Edinburgh '22

NonCensored

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 40:05


NonCensored is coming to an end. Our final show is at the London Podcast Festival on the 13th September 2026 at 4.30pm. Tickets are available here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/podcast/noncensored/As we take a break over the summer, we're going to remind you of how fun our live shows are. This week, it's the first-ever live show, from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2022.This week we bring you a very special LIVE episode of NonCensored, recorded as part of LATER at Paines Plough Roundabout. Harriet and Martin are joined by Diversity Correspondent Eshaan Akbar, who explains why Lawrence Fox is the most woke man alive, and by Culture Secretary For Culture And Digital Media Sport Nadine Dorries, who takes questions from the audience and reads an EXCLUSIVE extract from her forthcoming erotic political thriller His Front Bench Woman. There's also an extended interview with the man who brought down Theresa May, Simon Brodkin who talks pranks, arrests, and how being a character comedian means sometimes people get confused about whether you're real or not. With thanks to Rosie Holt, Brendan Murphy, Eshaan Akbar, Sooz Kempner, Simon Brodkin and Ed Morrish.Rosie's sitcom, Crossing The Floor, is available now on BBC Sounds. Her play, Churchill's Urinal, will be on at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (tickets here), where she will also be doing a new character comedy/stand-up show, The Illegal Aliens Have Landed (tickets here).Brendan is taking a brand new show, Indy, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. It's a three-man retelling of Indiana Jones, and tickets are available here.Eshaan has started a new podcast called Adda With Eshaan which you can hear here, and contribute to here. His latest stand-up special, Fool Moon, is available on YouTube.Ed produces P.O.V., a scripted sketch show on BBC Sounds which has NonCensored regulars like Davina, Will and Sooz in it. He also produces Sound Heap With John-Luke Roberts, an award-winning improvised sketch show that features many NonCensored regulars like Rosie, Brendan, Will, Sooz and Joz.Show photography is by Karla Gowlett and design is by Chris Barker. Original music is by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell at Torch and Compass.NonCensored is a Lead Mojo production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
You Are Not Your Past [Day 176 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 33]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 7:11


In this final lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that a true baal teshuvah is marked by humility. A person who has sincerely changed should not be discouraged when others remind them of their past or mock their transformation. Those painful moments can themselves become part of the reward for teshuvah. At the same time, the Torah strongly forbids humiliating a penitent by bringing up sins they have already abandoned.The Orchot Tzaddikim concludes the chapter by encouraging the baal teshuvah to pursue good deeds, distance themselves from empty worldly distractions, accept the yoke of Torah, and remain steadfast even when others ridicule their new direction. The person who has returned to Hashem must learn to ignore the scorn of those who do not understand their growth and continue forward with prayer, faith, and determination.Rabbi Wolbe closes this lengthy journey with the central message of the entire chapter: Teshuva is one of the greatest gifts Hashem has given humanity—the power to change. No person is trapped by their habits, flaws, failures, or past identity. Hashem gives each of us strengths and weaknesses, and our mission is to transform the entire package into greatness. Every person has something to repair, whether it is a private sin before Hashem, a neglected mitzvah, a hurtful word, or an injury caused to another person. Real teshuva means identifying that area, confessing honestly, seeking forgiveness where necessary, and making a sincere commitment to live differently.The chapter ends not with guilt, but with hope. Every human being has made mistakes, and every human being has the capacity to return. Teshuva allows us to stop saying, “That is just the way I am,” and begin saying, “This is who I am becoming.”_____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 29, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
You Are Not Your Past [Day 176 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 33]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 7:11


In this final lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that a true baal teshuvah is marked by humility. A person who has sincerely changed should not be discouraged when others remind them of their past or mock their transformation. Those painful moments can themselves become part of the reward for teshuvah. At the same time, the Torah strongly forbids humiliating a penitent by bringing up sins they have already abandoned.The Orchot Tzaddikim concludes the chapter by encouraging the baal teshuvah to pursue good deeds, distance themselves from empty worldly distractions, accept the yoke of Torah, and remain steadfast even when others ridicule their new direction. The person who has returned to Hashem must learn to ignore the scorn of those who do not understand their growth and continue forward with prayer, faith, and determination.Rabbi Wolbe closes this lengthy journey with the central message of the entire chapter: Teshuva is one of the greatest gifts Hashem has given humanity—the power to change. No person is trapped by their habits, flaws, failures, or past identity. Hashem gives each of us strengths and weaknesses, and our mission is to transform the entire package into greatness. Every person has something to repair, whether it is a private sin before Hashem, a neglected mitzvah, a hurtful word, or an injury caused to another person. Real teshuva means identifying that area, confessing honestly, seeking forgiveness where necessary, and making a sincere commitment to live differently.The chapter ends not with guilt, but with hope. Every human being has made mistakes, and every human being has the capacity to return. Teshuva allows us to stop saying, “That is just the way I am,” and begin saying, “This is who I am becoming.”_____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 29, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Breakneck Through the Bible · Rabbi Bentzi Epstein
Ep. 48 - An Exercise in Humility

Breakneck Through the Bible · Rabbi Bentzi Epstein

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 44:25


What is a righteous life worth? Abraham puts that question to G-d directly, negotiating on behalf of a city he owes nothing to and testing how many good people it takes to redeem the many. He opens at fifty people, and stops at nine. Rabbi Epstein explores why that number carries significance far beyond this one episode, and what it reveals about the kind of presence a small group of committed people can have in a world that seems too far gone to save.Along the way, the conversation turns to what humility actually looks like when you are, by any honest measure, a great man. And the episode circles back to Lot, the nephew Abraham could not quite let go of, and the choices that placed him in a city under judgment in the first place. By the time the angels reach the gates of Sodom, one question lingers: if Abraham understood exactly what it would take to save the city, why didn't he go there himself and do it?

Survivor NSFW with Jonny Fairplay
Survivor Palau's Coby Archa Beyond The Torch

Survivor NSFW with Jonny Fairplay

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 68:42 Transcription Available


In this episode of Beyond the Torch, Todd and Leslie sit down with Coby Archa from Survivor: Palau (Season 10) for a wide-ranging, candid conversation that covers everything from his nine audition attempts and a wild casting confrontation with Mark Burnett and Jeff Probst, to what he almost did in camp (hint: arson), his deep friendship with Jen Lyon, and life after the show as a happily married father and even grandfather. Along the way, all three share their own physical ordeals on Survivor, their favorite seasons, and whether the reality TV casting process creates a certain type of person — or simply finds them.Our new Website is live! Check it out at: www.realityaftershow.comJoin our Patreon at RealityPatron.comIf you would like a cameo from Jonny Fairplay order one now! cameo.com/jonnyfairplayCheck us out on Tiktok @fairplaytokBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
No One Is Too Far from Hashem [Day 175 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 32]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 12:56


In this uplifting lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes with one of Judaism's most encouraging messages: no one is ever too far from Hashem to return. A person should never think that past mistakes have permanently distanced them from the Almighty. On the contrary, Chazal teach that "in the place where penitents stand, even the perfectly righteous cannot stand." Genuine teshuvah transforms a person so profoundly that Hashem embraces them with extraordinary love. The struggle itself becomes part of their greatness, as each temptation resisted becomes another victory in serving Hashem.Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this idea through the remarkable story of Rabbi Uri Zohar Z"L, Israel's legendary entertainer who left behind fame, fortune, and celebrity to become a devoted Torah scholar and servant of Hashem. Rabbi Uri Zohar humbly reflected that those who never strayed may possess an even greater purity because they never experienced the emptiness of worldly pursuits. Yet his life powerfully demonstrated that sincere repentance can completely redefine a person's future. His extraordinary efforts to erase remnants of his former public life reflected the depth of his commitment to spiritual transformation.The lesson concludes by emphasizing that Teshuva is ultimately about relationship, not punishment. Every mitzvah strengthens our connection with Hashem, while every sin creates distance. Through repentance, those barriers disappear, allowing us to reconnect directly with our Creator. Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that Judaism requires no intermediary—we speak to Hashem ourselves. The ultimate redemption of the Jewish people, foretold by the Torah and the Prophets, will come through collective Teshuva. His closing message is both simple and profound: every Jew has a direct, personal relationship with Hashem, and every sincere step toward Him is met with boundless love and open arms._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 28, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
No One Is Too Far from Hashem [Day 175 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 32]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 12:56


In this uplifting lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes with one of Judaism's most encouraging messages: no one is ever too far from Hashem to return. A person should never think that past mistakes have permanently distanced them from the Almighty. On the contrary, Chazal teach that "in the place where penitents stand, even the perfectly righteous cannot stand." Genuine teshuvah transforms a person so profoundly that Hashem embraces them with extraordinary love. The struggle itself becomes part of their greatness, as each temptation resisted becomes another victory in serving Hashem.Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this idea through the remarkable story of Rabbi Uri Zohar Z"L, Israel's legendary entertainer who left behind fame, fortune, and celebrity to become a devoted Torah scholar and servant of Hashem. Rabbi Uri Zohar humbly reflected that those who never strayed may possess an even greater purity because they never experienced the emptiness of worldly pursuits. Yet his life powerfully demonstrated that sincere repentance can completely redefine a person's future. His extraordinary efforts to erase remnants of his former public life reflected the depth of his commitment to spiritual transformation.The lesson concludes by emphasizing that Teshuva is ultimately about relationship, not punishment. Every mitzvah strengthens our connection with Hashem, while every sin creates distance. Through repentance, those barriers disappear, allowing us to reconnect directly with our Creator. Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that Judaism requires no intermediary—we speak to Hashem ourselves. The ultimate redemption of the Jewish people, foretold by the Torah and the Prophets, will come through collective Teshuva. His closing message is both simple and profound: every Jew has a direct, personal relationship with Hashem, and every sincere step toward Him is met with boundless love and open arms._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 28, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Enlightened Empaths
August Energy Forecast

Enlightened Empaths

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 45:09


Please join us as we share some upcoming astrological and energetic influences for the month of August. The overriding theme for this coming month seems to be to protect your energy without hiding your light. There are some amazing transits, new moon energy, Leo powerhouse opportunities to shine, and to top it off we go into eclipse season. There is a lot of energy and shift happening but throughout it all is the nudge to: Protect your peace. Speak your truth kindly. Let your sensitivity become wisdom instead of exhaustion. Release identities built around carrying everyone else’s pain. Allow yourself to be seen without abandoning healthy boundaries. The crystal of the month: Calligraphy Stone—also called Miriam Stone, Elephant Skin Jasper, and Arabic Stone, is a great stone to hold when you need to feel energetically recharged. It's most popular nickname is the Writer's Stone because it's known to help with writer's block, creative inspiration, and automatic writing.It helps you access your akashic records primarily to help you recognize and release karmic patterns that are slowing your progress. It helps you transform fears into hope, anxieties into serenity and blocks into progress. The Tarot cards that came up: 8 of Cups, Star Reversed, 7 of Cups. The deck used was Crow Tarot by MJCullinane. The Oracle card pulled: Carry the Torch for Others to See, Wake Up the World from Healing Spirits Oracle by Gordon Smith For more information about Samantha and her offerings, please visit: samanthafey.com Denise and her offerings are at: thegratefulmessenger.com

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
The Hardest Part of Repentance—Owning Your Mistakes [Day 174 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 31]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 9:56


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe presents the Torah's comprehensive framework for teshuvah and vidui (confession). Whether a person violates a positive commandment or a prohibition, intentionally or unintentionally, genuine repentance requires more than remorse. The Torah commands a person to confess before Hashem, acknowledge the specific wrongdoing, regret the action, and sincerely resolve never to repeat it. Rabbi Wolbe explains that verbal confession is not merely symbolic—it is the process of taking complete ownership of one's actions before the Almighty.The Orchot Tzaddikim teaches that confession should be specific rather than vague. Instead of simply saying, "I have sinned," a person should identify the actual mistake—whether it involved dishonesty, forbidden speech, Shabbos observance, jealousy, theft, or any other transgression. Rabbi Wolbe explains that this honest self-examination transforms confession into a meaningful encounter with Hashem. When we clearly identify our failures, we become far more capable of correcting them. The goal is not to dwell on guilt but to create lasting personal change through sincere accountability.The chapter concludes with one of the most profound insights of the entire Gate of Repentance: changing our character traits is often more difficult than correcting individual actions. Sins may occur occasionally, but negative traits such as anger, arrogance, jealousy, resentment, or selfishness become deeply ingrained habits developed over a lifetime. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that conquering these traits requires exceptional strength, persistence, and humility. Yet precisely because this work is so difficult, it is among the greatest accomplishments a person can achieve in serving Hashem. True teshuvah is not only about changing what we do—it is about transforming who we become._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 27, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Owning Your Mistakes [Day 174 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 31]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 9:56


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe presents the Torah's comprehensive framework for teshuvah and vidui (confession). Whether a person violates a positive commandment or a prohibition, intentionally or unintentionally, genuine repentance requires more than remorse. The Torah commands a person to confess before Hashem, acknowledge the specific wrongdoing, regret the action, and sincerely resolve never to repeat it. Rabbi Wolbe explains that verbal confession is not merely symbolic—it is the process of taking complete ownership of one's actions before the Almighty.The Orchot Tzaddikim teaches that confession should be specific rather than vague. Instead of simply saying, "I have sinned," a person should identify the actual mistake—whether it involved dishonesty, forbidden speech, Shabbos observance, jealousy, theft, or any other transgression. Rabbi Wolbe explains that this honest self-examination transforms confession into a meaningful encounter with Hashem. When we clearly identify our failures, we become far more capable of correcting them. The goal is not to dwell on guilt but to create lasting personal change through sincere accountability.The chapter concludes with one of the most profound insights of the entire Gate of Repentance: changing our character traits is often more difficult than correcting individual actions. Sins may occur occasionally, but negative traits such as anger, arrogance, jealousy, resentment, or selfishness become deeply ingrained habits developed over a lifetime. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that conquering these traits requires exceptional strength, persistence, and humility. Yet precisely because this work is so difficult, it is among the greatest accomplishments a person can achieve in serving Hashem. True teshuvah is not only about changing what we do—it is about transforming who we become._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 27, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Talmudist: Three Excuses That Don't Work in Heaven [Ep 113 - Yoma 35b]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 36:43


In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores a fascinating passage from Tractate Yoma, weaving together halachic discussion, ethical lessons, and profound insights into personal growth. Beginning with the special garments of the Kohen Gadol, the Gemara highlights the importance of modesty, holiness, and communal ownership in Temple service. Rabbi Wolbe expands this discussion by explaining why the Temple featured a ramp instead of stairs leading to the altar: Judaism rejects "one-size-fits-all" spiritual growth. Every individual ascends toward Hashem at their own pace, yet no one can afford to remain spiritually stagnant. Like a ball on a ramp, we are either moving upward or slowly rolling backward. The Gemara then presents three timeless role models who remove every excuse for neglecting Torah study. Hillel obligates the poor, demonstrating extraordinary dedication by climbing onto the roof of the study hall in freezing weather simply to hear Torah when he could not afford the entrance fee. Rabbi Elazar ben Charsom obligates the wealthy, inheriting unimaginable riches yet abandoning comfort and status to devote himself entirely to Torah. Finally, Yosef HaTzaddik obligates those struggling with temptation, resisting relentless attempts by Potiphar's wife to seduce him because his awareness of Hashem outweighed every earthly temptation. Together, these three giants teach that poverty, wealth, and temptation are never valid reasons to neglect spiritual growth. Rabbi Wolbe concludes by drawing practical lessons for contemporary life. True wealth is not measured by possessions but by bitachon—complete trust in Hashem, illustrated through the story of the Brisker Rav, who discovered that genuine riches come from reliance on God rather than ownership of property. Likewise, Yosef's greatness stemmed from living with constant awareness that Hashem was present everywhere, making temptation powerless. The message is clear: every Jew has challenges, but every Jew also has Torah. Whether rich or poor, successful or struggling, the Torah remains our greatest source of strength, purpose, and elevation.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Ep 113 - Three Excuses That Don't Work in Heaven [Yoma 35b]

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 36:43


In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores a fascinating passage from Tractate Yoma, weaving together halachic discussion, ethical lessons, and profound insights into personal growth. Beginning with the special garments of the Kohen Gadol, the Gemara highlights the importance of modesty, holiness, and communal ownership in Temple service. Rabbi Wolbe expands this discussion by explaining why the Temple featured a ramp instead of stairs leading to the altar: Judaism rejects "one-size-fits-all" spiritual growth. Every individual ascends toward Hashem at their own pace, yet no one can afford to remain spiritually stagnant. Like a ball on a ramp, we are either moving upward or slowly rolling backward. The Gemara then presents three timeless role models who remove every excuse for neglecting Torah study. Hillel obligates the poor, demonstrating extraordinary dedication by climbing onto the roof of the study hall in freezing weather simply to hear Torah when he could not afford the entrance fee. Rabbi Elazar ben Charsom obligates the wealthy, inheriting unimaginable riches yet abandoning comfort and status to devote himself entirely to Torah. Finally, Yosef HaTzaddik obligates those struggling with temptation, resisting relentless attempts by Potiphar's wife to seduce him because his awareness of Hashem outweighed every earthly temptation. Together, these three giants teach that poverty, wealth, and temptation are never valid reasons to neglect spiritual growth. Rabbi Wolbe concludes by drawing practical lessons for contemporary life. True wealth is not measured by possessions but by bitachon—complete trust in Hashem, illustrated through the story of the Brisker Rav, who discovered that genuine riches come from reliance on God rather than ownership of property. Likewise, Yosef's greatness stemmed from living with constant awareness that Hashem was present everywhere, making temptation powerless. The message is clear: every Jew has challenges, but every Jew also has Torah. Whether rich or poor, successful or struggling, the Torah remains our greatest source of strength, purpose, and elevation.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Hope Church Blackwood & Kirkmuirhill
Passing on the torch

Hope Church Blackwood & Kirkmuirhill

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 30:00


26/07/2026 – Morning Service Rev Douglas Cranston Acts 20:17-38 The post Passing on the torch appeared first on Hope Church Blackwood & Kirkmuirhill.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Confession: The Power of Personal Accountability [Day 173 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 30]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 7:29


In this concluding section of the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that even unintentional mistakes require reflection and repair. Whether a person accidentally desecrates Shabbos by forgetting the day or commits another transgression without malicious intent, Judaism teaches that every action carries accountability. The Orchot Tzaddikim recommends that a person establish personal consequences—such as fasting, giving charity, or voluntarily giving up a physical pleasure—to reinforce awareness and prevent future mistakes. These self-imposed acts are not punishments, but tools for spiritual growth and greater mindfulness.Rabbi Wolbe broadens this idea beyond major sins to include the subtle habits that quietly weaken our relationship with Hashem. Idle conversation, jealousy, hatred, enjoying another person's downfall, speaking lashon hara, reciting blessings without concentration, and praying absentmindedly all deserve sincere introspection. Every individual should regularly examine their own behavior, honestly acknowledge where improvement is needed, and approach Hashem with a humble, broken heart. The promise of teshuvah is that no matter where we have fallen, Hashem eagerly accepts sincere repentance.The episode concludes with a discussion of Vidui—confession before Hashem. Drawing from the biblical account of Achan and the teachings of the Talmud, Rabbi Wolbe explains that confession is an essential component of repentance because it demonstrates personal responsibility. Even someone approaching the end of life who feels they have not fully repented is encouraged to confess and ask that their passing serve as atonement. Rabbi Wolbe closes the chapter by reminding us that the entire Gate of Repentance rests on one foundational principle: every action has consequences, every person is accountable, and Hashem stands ready to forgive those who sincerely acknowledge their mistakes and strive to improve._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 26, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Confession: The Power of Personal Accountability [Day 173 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 30]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 7:29


In this concluding section of the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that even unintentional mistakes require reflection and repair. Whether a person accidentally desecrates Shabbos by forgetting the day or commits another transgression without malicious intent, Judaism teaches that every action carries accountability. The Orchot Tzaddikim recommends that a person establish personal consequences—such as fasting, giving charity, or voluntarily giving up a physical pleasure—to reinforce awareness and prevent future mistakes. These self-imposed acts are not punishments, but tools for spiritual growth and greater mindfulness.Rabbi Wolbe broadens this idea beyond major sins to include the subtle habits that quietly weaken our relationship with Hashem. Idle conversation, jealousy, hatred, enjoying another person's downfall, speaking lashon hara, reciting blessings without concentration, and praying absentmindedly all deserve sincere introspection. Every individual should regularly examine their own behavior, honestly acknowledge where improvement is needed, and approach Hashem with a humble, broken heart. The promise of teshuvah is that no matter where we have fallen, Hashem eagerly accepts sincere repentance.The episode concludes with a discussion of Vidui—confession before Hashem. Drawing from the biblical account of Achan and the teachings of the Talmud, Rabbi Wolbe explains that confession is an essential component of repentance because it demonstrates personal responsibility. Even someone approaching the end of life who feels they have not fully repented is encouraged to confess and ask that their passing serve as atonement. Rabbi Wolbe closes the chapter by reminding us that the entire Gate of Repentance rests on one foundational principle: every action has consequences, every person is accountable, and Hashem stands ready to forgive those who sincerely acknowledge their mistakes and strive to improve._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 26, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts
Bad Tiki Returns to Torch Evan and Shaun on the Show's Anniversary

Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 20:19


Bad Tiki crashes the three-year anniversary celebration and unleashes a ruthless roast of Evan Roberts, Shaun Morash and the absent Tiki Barber. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts as they revisit Bad Tiki's outrageous debut and the uncomfortable Joe Benigno confrontation that inspired the character. The anniversary trip down memory lane quickly spirals into another battle after Shaun admits he does not know Christopher Nolan and dismisses anyone who studied The Odyssey in high school. Evan puts the audience to a vote while callers pile on, defend Shaun and somehow connect the debate to Romania, dating and romaine lettuce.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Sanctifying Hashem's Name Every Day [Day 172 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 29]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 21:42


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the Torah's gravest prohibitions: Chillul Hashem—the desecration of Hashem's Name. The Talmud teaches that even seemingly minor actions can become a desecration when performed by someone whom others view as a Torah representative. A rabbi who delays paying a bill, appears lax in mitzvah observance, or behaves carelessly can unintentionally encourage others to imitate that conduct. Rabbi Wolbe explains that our actions are never isolated; they influence everyone watching us. Every Jew has the opportunity either to elevate Hashem's Name or, Heaven forbid, diminish it in the eyes of others.The lesson continues by explaining the importance of building protective barriers against temptation. Rabbi Wolbe clarifies a famous Talmudic passage instructing a person overwhelmed by temptation to go somewhere unfamiliar dressed in black. The purpose is not to permit sin, but to create enough obstacles that the impulse loses its power before any transgression occurs. Just as filters on electronic devices, counting before reacting in anger, or avoiding situations of temptation make poor decisions less likely, spiritual growth often depends on creating practical safeguards that keep the yetzer hara from gaining momentum.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe contrasts Chillul Hashem with its glorious opposite: Kiddush Hashem, sanctifying Hashem's Name. Every mitzvah performed with integrity brings honor to the Torah, while those who sacrifice themselves because they are Jewish achieve the highest form of sanctification. He reflects on recent Jewish victims of terrorism and recalls Rabbi Akiva's joyous acceptance of martyrdom as the ultimate fulfillment of loving Hashem "with all your soul." The episode concludes with the inspiring reminder that every Jew, through daily choices both public and private, has the ability to bring greater honor to Hashem and illuminate His presence in the world._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 24, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Sanctifying Hashem's Name Every Day [Day 172 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 29]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 21:42


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the Torah's gravest prohibitions: Chillul Hashem—the desecration of Hashem's Name. The Talmud teaches that even seemingly minor actions can become a desecration when performed by someone whom others view as a Torah representative. A rabbi who delays paying a bill, appears lax in mitzvah observance, or behaves carelessly can unintentionally encourage others to imitate that conduct. Rabbi Wolbe explains that our actions are never isolated; they influence everyone watching us. Every Jew has the opportunity either to elevate Hashem's Name or, Heaven forbid, diminish it in the eyes of others.The lesson continues by explaining the importance of building protective barriers against temptation. Rabbi Wolbe clarifies a famous Talmudic passage instructing a person overwhelmed by temptation to go somewhere unfamiliar dressed in black. The purpose is not to permit sin, but to create enough obstacles that the impulse loses its power before any transgression occurs. Just as filters on electronic devices, counting before reacting in anger, or avoiding situations of temptation make poor decisions less likely, spiritual growth often depends on creating practical safeguards that keep the yetzer hara from gaining momentum.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe contrasts Chillul Hashem with its glorious opposite: Kiddush Hashem, sanctifying Hashem's Name. Every mitzvah performed with integrity brings honor to the Torah, while those who sacrifice themselves because they are Jewish achieve the highest form of sanctification. He reflects on recent Jewish victims of terrorism and recalls Rabbi Akiva's joyous acceptance of martyrdom as the ultimate fulfillment of loving Hashem "with all your soul." The episode concludes with the inspiring reminder that every Jew, through daily choices both public and private, has the ability to bring greater honor to Hashem and illuminate His presence in the world._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 24, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Dynasty Fantasy Football - Under The Helmet
Malik Nabers vs. His Recovery, Dak Prescott vs. History, Malik Davis vs. Jaydon Blue: NFC East Camp Battles with Tim Torch

Dynasty Fantasy Football - Under The Helmet

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 19:52


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Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Repairing the Damage We Caused [Day 171 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 28]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 33:06


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that teshuvah is not merely feeling regret—it requires repairing the specific damage caused by our actions. A synagogue must be treated as a place of awe, dignity, and focused connection with Hashem. At the same time, wise leadership means understanding people and creating the right environment for meaningful prayer. Rabbi Wolbe shares the example of a congregation that held Kiddush before Friday-night services so members could socialize first and then enter the synagogue ready to pray with full attention and energy.The lesson then turns to sins involving other people. Someone who steals must return what was taken and seek forgiveness. Someone who charged prohibited interest can repair the wrongdoing by lending money without interest. A person who damaged another's livelihood or reputation must actively work to restore what was lost. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism does not ask us to deny our flaws. Instead, we must redirect the very traits that caused harm and use them for good. Anger can become passion against injustice, wealth can become generosity, and past selfishness can be transformed into acts of kindness and service.Special attention is given to the devastating power of harmful speech. Lashon hara, public embarrassment, cruel nicknames, verbal abuse, and painful remarks can leave wounds that do not disappear with a simple apology. Sins between people are not forgiven through prayer alone, and even Yom Kippur cannot atone until the person who was harmed is approached sincerely. If the injury was public, the apology may also need to be public. Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that kindness begins at home: a person cannot neglect a spouse or children while presenting themselves as righteous and charitable to the wider community.The episode concludes with a moving family story about Rabbi Wolbe's grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe. Years after a painful departure from the yeshiva he had founded, two individuals learned that he still carried hurt over what had happened. They came to his home, sincerely begged forgiveness, and received it. The story demonstrates that reconciliation is often more attainable than we imagine. A heartfelt apology can awaken mercy in even a deeply wounded heart, while the person who was hurt must also resist cruelty and remain open to forgiving genuine remorse._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 23, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Repairing the Damage We Caused [Day 171 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 28]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 33:06


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that teshuvah is not merely feeling regret—it requires repairing the specific damage caused by our actions. A synagogue must be treated as a place of awe, dignity, and focused connection with Hashem. At the same time, wise leadership means understanding people and creating the right environment for meaningful prayer. Rabbi Wolbe shares the example of a congregation that held Kiddush before Friday-night services so members could socialize first and then enter the synagogue ready to pray with full attention and energy.The lesson then turns to sins involving other people. Someone who steals must return what was taken and seek forgiveness. Someone who charged prohibited interest can repair the wrongdoing by lending money without interest. A person who damaged another's livelihood or reputation must actively work to restore what was lost. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Judaism does not ask us to deny our flaws. Instead, we must redirect the very traits that caused harm and use them for good. Anger can become passion against injustice, wealth can become generosity, and past selfishness can be transformed into acts of kindness and service.Special attention is given to the devastating power of harmful speech. Lashon hara, public embarrassment, cruel nicknames, verbal abuse, and painful remarks can leave wounds that do not disappear with a simple apology. Sins between people are not forgiven through prayer alone, and even Yom Kippur cannot atone until the person who was harmed is approached sincerely. If the injury was public, the apology may also need to be public. Rabbi Wolbe reminds us that kindness begins at home: a person cannot neglect a spouse or children while presenting themselves as righteous and charitable to the wider community.The episode concludes with a moving family story about Rabbi Wolbe's grandfather, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe. Years after a painful departure from the yeshiva he had founded, two individuals learned that he still carried hurt over what had happened. They came to his home, sincerely begged forgiveness, and received it. The story demonstrates that reconciliation is often more attainable than we imagine. A heartfelt apology can awaken mercy in even a deeply wounded heart, while the person who was hurt must also resist cruelty and remain open to forgiving genuine remorse._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 22, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 23, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Wisdom-Trek ©
Day 2910 Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 145:1-7 – Daily Wisdom

Wisdom-Trek ©

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 12:30 Transcription Available


Welcome to Day 2910 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2910 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 145:1-7 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2908 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2910 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Unsearchable Majesty – Passing the Torch of Praise Across Generations On our previous expedition, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eight, we concluded our study of Psalm One Hundred Forty-Four with a breathtaking vision of kingdom flourishing. We listened as King David moved out of the smoky, chaotic fray of battle, praying for sturdy sons, elegant daughters, overflowing barns, and safe city streets, crowning his prayer with that unforgettable, majestic beatitude: “Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord!” Today, as we step onto a glorious new summit along our multi-month trek through the Book of Psalms, we advance directly into Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, verses one through seven. This psalm marks a monumental milestone in our entire series. It is the very last psalm in the Psalter explicitly attributed to King David, and it functions as a grand, royal gateway into the final doxology of the Old Testament. In the preceding psalms—from Psalm One Hundred Forty through One Hundred Forty-Four—we heard David crying out in intense distress, begging for rescue from violent men, hidden nets, and deceptive tongues. But here, in Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, the prayers for deliverance fall silent, and pure, uninhibited, kingdom praise takes center stage. David lays down his military sword, picks up his golden harp, and leads the entire cosmos in an eternal song of adoration. The first segment is: The Vow of the Viceroy: Exalting the Supreme King Let us open our hearts to the opening lines of this magnificent acrostic hymn, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the contiguous, deeply connected thoughts found in verse one and verse two. I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. David opens this royal anthem with a passionate, deeply personal commitment, shouting, “I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever.” To fully appreciate the profound, revolutionary nature of these opening words, we must view them through the fascinating lens of the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. In the ancient Near East, earthly kings routinely claimed divine status for themselves. Pagan rulers built massive monuments, claiming to be absolute lords over their territory, demanding that their subjects bow before their supreme authority. But here stands King David—the undisputed, victorious monarch of Israel, the ruler of an expanding empire—and what does he do? He looks up into the heavens, and addresses Yahweh directly as “my God and King.” David recognizes a fundamental cosmic truth: his own royal authority is merely derivative. He is not the ultimate sovereign; he is merely the earthly viceroy, the covenant servant of the true King who sits enthroned above the celestial assembly of heaven. Notice, also, the dynamic rhythm of David's devotional life expressed in these two verses. He bridges the immediate present with the infinite future. He declares that he will praise God “every day”—establishing a discipline of consistent, daily worship along the dusty trails of life—while simultaneously declaring that this praise will endure “forever and ever.” David understands that praising the name of Yahweh—which represents His revealed character, His covenant reputation, and His supreme authority—is not a temporary earthly chore. It is the primary, joyful occupation of human beings and heavenly hosts alike, stretching past the boundaries of mortality directly into eternity. The second segment is: The Unsearchable Realm: Cosmic Greatness Beyond Measure The narrative of David's praise expands rapidly outward from his personal devotion to the infinite reality of God's nature, as recorded in verse three. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. David proclaims with unshakeable conviction, “Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness.” This singular verse serves as the foundational theological anchor for the entire psalm. When David exclaims that Yahweh is “great” and “most worthy of praise,” he is making a bold, cosmic comparison against all other powers in existence. In the ancient Israelite worldview, the cosmos was populated by various spiritual beings—angels, guardians, and fallen principalities. But Yahweh stands in a category completely by Himself. He is not merely the chief deity among many; He is the uncreated Creator, the absolute Master of the divine council, and the Lord of all earthly nations. Consider that remarkable phrase: “No one can measure his greatness.” In the original Hebrew, it literally reads, his greatness has no searching out. Every created entity in the universe—whether a human king, a mighty mountain, a blazing star, or a high-ranking angelic spirit—has boundaries, dimensions, and limitations. They can be measured, mapped, and comprehended. But the greatness of Yahweh is unfathomable, bottomless, and infinite! You can swim in the ocean of His glory for ten thousand years, and you will never hit bottom. Because His majesty is completely beyond human and angelic measurement, the praise offered to Him can never be exhausted. There will always be new depths of His character to discover, and new reasons to lift our voices in awe. The third segment is: The Legacy of Praise: Passing the Torch Across Generations Having established the unsearchable greatness of the King, David turns his attention to how this glorious reality is transmitted through human history, linking his contiguous thoughts together in verse four and verse five. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. David outlines the divine relay race of truth, praying, “Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.” Here, right at the center of Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, we encounter the very heart and soul of our Wisdom-Trek mission: creating a living legacy! David realizes that the incredible truths of God's redemptive power must never be locked away in the past, nor can they be assumed to automatically transfer to the future. Faithfulness requires an intentional, intergenerational handoff. One generation must stand face-to-face with the next generation, actively recounting the “mighty acts” and “power” of Yahweh. In ancient Israel, this meant teaching children about the deliverance from Egypt, the splitting of the Red Sea, the thunderous revelation at Mount Sinai, and the faithful provision in the wilderness. For us today, it means testifying to our children and grandchildren about the ultimate victory of King Jesus, and sharing the concrete ways God has proven faithful in our own family histories. Notice, however, that David does not view this intergenerational legacy as a cold, academic history lesson. Look at verse five! He combines public proclamation with deep, quiet, personal contemplation, declaring, “I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.” The Hebrew phrasing here—hod ve-hadar—describes the radiant, terrifying beauty and regal dignity of a monarch sitting in His heavenly throne room. David takes time to slow down his racing mind, fixing his thoughts on the dazzling sple“dor of God's character. True legacy flows out of deep, private meditation. When we spend time contemplating the awe-inspiring miracles of God in the secret place, our public testimony to the next generation gains an irresistible, vibrant warmth. The forth segment is: The Cascading Fountain: Awe-Inspiring Deeds and Overflowing Goodness The narrative reaches a magnificent, joyful crescendo as David describes the infectious, widespread impact of God's mighty works, combining his final logical thoughts in verse six and verse seven. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness. David envisions a...

Dynasty Fantasy Football - Under The Helmet
Tre Tucker vs. Competition? Emari Demercado vs. Emmett Johnson: AFC West Camp Battles with Tim Torch

Dynasty Fantasy Football - Under The Helmet

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 20:48


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Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Know Your Triggers [Day 170 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 27]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 10:13


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that genuine teshuvah requires more than regret—it demands creating safeguards against returning to the same mistake. The Orchot Tzaddikim discusses several serious transgressions, including idolatry, adultery, false oaths, and misuse of Hashem's name. In each case, the repentant person is instructed to distance themselves from the environment, habits, and influences that originally led them astray.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that this principle applies far beyond the specific examples in the text. A person recovering from alcoholism should not spend time near a bar. Someone trying to improve their diet should avoid places filled with temptation. A person who repeatedly misuses speech or makes careless promises should establish strict boundaries around what they say. Spiritual strength does not mean deliberately placing ourselves in danger and hoping to resist. Wisdom means recognizing our vulnerabilities and avoiding the trap before the struggle begins.The episode also highlights the seriousness of oaths and using Hashem's name improperly. Rabbi Wolbe explains why Jewish tradition strongly discourages casual swearing and why American law generally permits a person to affirm rather than swear when giving testimony. Even common speech requires awareness: since “Shalom” is one of Hashem's names, Jewish law teaches caution about speaking in places such as a restroom. The overarching message is practical and compassionate: know your weaknesses, build protective boundaries, and never place yourself unnecessarily in a situation where one moment of vulnerability can undo years of growth._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 22, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Know Your Triggers [Day 170 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 27]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 10:13


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that genuine teshuvah requires more than regret—it demands creating safeguards against returning to the same mistake. The Orchot Tzaddikim discusses several serious transgressions, including idolatry, adultery, false oaths, and misuse of Hashem's name. In each case, the repentant person is instructed to distance themselves from the environment, habits, and influences that originally led them astray.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that this principle applies far beyond the specific examples in the text. A person recovering from alcoholism should not spend time near a bar. Someone trying to improve their diet should avoid places filled with temptation. A person who repeatedly misuses speech or makes careless promises should establish strict boundaries around what they say. Spiritual strength does not mean deliberately placing ourselves in danger and hoping to resist. Wisdom means recognizing our vulnerabilities and avoiding the trap before the struggle begins.The episode also highlights the seriousness of oaths and using Hashem's name improperly. Rabbi Wolbe explains why Jewish tradition strongly discourages casual swearing and why American law generally permits a person to affirm rather than swear when giving testimony. Even common speech requires awareness: since “Shalom” is one of Hashem's names, Jewish law teaches caution about speaking in places such as a restroom. The overarching message is practical and compassionate: know your weaknesses, build protective boundaries, and never place yourself unnecessarily in a situation where one moment of vulnerability can undo years of growth._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 22, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Spike Colony
Pre-Sacred Torch Showdown Banter

Spike Colony

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 52:14


Mike and Lanny discuss their feelings as the Sacred Torch Showdown approaches.Check out the latest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lannynynySupport Spike Colony on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/spikecolony (donations grant access to the follower discord!)Check out the Premodern Tier List and other articles: https://spikecolony.com/

Survivor NSFW with Jonny Fairplay
Survivor Australia's Mitchell Olson Beyond The Torch

Survivor NSFW with Jonny Fairplay

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 65:55 Transcription Available


In this episode of Beyond the Torch, hosts Leslie and Todd welcome Mitchell Olson, the singer-songwriter and tallest person who ever played the game who competed on Survivor: Australia (Season 2). Mitchell shares the wild backstory of how he was nearly cast for Season 1 but disqualified for having appeared on Wheel of Fortune and The Price Is Right, only to be tracked down and recruited for Season 2. He reveals behind-the-scenes stories from Australia — including the scrapped plan to parachute contestants into the Outback, the Kel beef jerky scandal, discovering his own vote at tribal council (which prompted production to change how votes are stored), and the cast's creative workarounds to have private conversations on camera. The conversation also touches on the massive cultural moment that Season 2 was, beating Friends in the ratings, Mitchell's appearance on The Late Show performing with Paul Shaffer's band, and a notably unkind encounter with Julia Roberts. On a more personal note, Mitchell opens up about navigating his sexuality during a time when being gay was tabloid fodder, and how coming out later in life — now openly hosting a CBS lifestyle show in Sioux Falls — has brought him to a genuinely happy place. The episode closes with all three reflecting on how Survivor changed them, and their shared love for the people this extraordinary game produces.Our new Website is live! Check it out at: www.realityaftershow.comJoin our Patreon at RealityPatron.comIf you would like a cameo from Jonny Fairplay order one now! cameo.com/jonnyfairplayCheck us out on Tiktok @fairplaytokBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reality-after-show--5448874/support.

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Can One Sincere Moment Erase a Lifetime of Sin? [Day 169 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 26]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 11:40


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the most compassionate principles of Jewish thought: teshuvah is deeply personal. Not everyone possesses the same knowledge, temperament, emotional resilience, or physical ability. Just as the courts in the Temple era evaluated each individual before administering punishment according to what they could physically endure, so too every person's path of repentance must be tailored to their unique circumstances. There is no universal formula for returning to Hashem. The wise mentor or teacher must understand the individual and guide them according to their strengths, limitations, and spiritual capacity.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that authentic spiritual growth requires knowing ourselves honestly. Some people thrive through physical discipline, while others would become discouraged by overly demanding practices. Acts of self-restraint—such as limiting physical pleasures, fasting occasionally, or taking on other personal challenges—are valuable only when they genuinely help a person grow closer to Hashem. He shares personal examples, including his own dislike of cold weather and his son's willingness to embrace cold-water challenges, illustrating that every individual must choose the path that strengthens their own character rather than imitate someone else's. Teshuvah is not measured by comparing ourselves to others, but by becoming the best version of ourselves.The episode concludes with one of the Talmud's most moving stories: Rabbi Elazar ben Dordaya, whose lifetime of immorality was transformed by a single moment of complete, heartfelt repentance. After realizing that no one else could intercede on his behalf, he turned directly to Hashem with overwhelming sincerity. At that moment, a Heavenly voice proclaimed that he had earned a place in the World to Come. Rabbi Wolbe explains that Judaism's unique approach to repentance requires no intermediaries, no confessional, and no human absolution. Every Jew has direct access to the Almighty. No matter how far a person has fallen, a sincere return to Hashem has the power to erase a lifetime of mistakes and restore an intimate relationship with the Creator._____________This Episode is Dedicated Anonymously to the I'lui Neshama of העשל בן יצחק הכהןThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 21, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

History N' Games
History N' Games Episode 51 (The Secret History of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - Part 6)

History N' Games

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 22:04


In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan explains how she cracked the code for the meaning behind the Fire Emblem faction known as Megaera's Torch! Learn how Theodora is connected to historical figures like Alexander the Great and Cleopatra VII.*This audio is based on the Youtube video found here: https://www.youtube.com/@megsullivanSupport the show

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Can One Sincere Moment Erase a Lifetime of Sin? [Day 169 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 26]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 11:40


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores one of the most compassionate principles of Jewish thought: teshuvah is deeply personal. Not everyone possesses the same knowledge, temperament, emotional resilience, or physical ability. Just as the courts in the Temple era evaluated each individual before administering punishment according to what they could physically endure, so too every person's path of repentance must be tailored to their unique circumstances. There is no universal formula for returning to Hashem. The wise mentor or teacher must understand the individual and guide them according to their strengths, limitations, and spiritual capacity.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that authentic spiritual growth requires knowing ourselves honestly. Some people thrive through physical discipline, while others would become discouraged by overly demanding practices. Acts of self-restraint—such as limiting physical pleasures, fasting occasionally, or taking on other personal challenges—are valuable only when they genuinely help a person grow closer to Hashem. He shares personal examples, including his own dislike of cold weather and his son's willingness to embrace cold-water challenges, illustrating that every individual must choose the path that strengthens their own character rather than imitate someone else's. Teshuvah is not measured by comparing ourselves to others, but by becoming the best version of ourselves.The episode concludes with one of the Talmud's most moving stories: Rabbi Elazar ben Dordaya, whose lifetime of immorality was transformed by a single moment of complete, heartfelt repentance. After realizing that no one else could intercede on his behalf, he turned directly to Hashem with overwhelming sincerity. At that moment, a Heavenly voice proclaimed that he had earned a place in the World to Come. Rabbi Wolbe explains that Judaism's unique approach to repentance requires no intermediaries, no confessional, and no human absolution. Every Jew has direct access to the Almighty. No matter how far a person has fallen, a sincere return to Hashem has the power to erase a lifetime of mistakes and restore an intimate relationship with the Creator._____________This Episode is Dedicated Anonymously to the I'lui Neshama of העשל בן יצחק הכהןThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 21, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

First Things First
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Messi-Yamal torch passing, What went wrong for Argentina?

First Things First

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 91:35


(0:00) Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Did Lionel Messi pass the torch to Lamine Yamal? (26:34) What went wrong for Argentina, How will Spain be remembered? (41:05) England beats France 6-4 in 3rd Place Game, Okay for Mbappé to win Golden Boot? (46:14) Messi magic runs out, Who was the biggest winner of the World Cup? (01:06:54) Was Messi robbed of the Golden Ball? (01:16:09) Will Spain repeat in 2030? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Repentance Tailored Just for You [Day 168 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 25]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 21:09


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses a practical question that many people ask: How can someone possibly repent for years of repeated mistakes? What about a lifetime of speaking lashon hara, neglecting mitzvos because of poor upbringing, or simply never having learned the proper way to serve Hashem? The Orchot Tzaddikim reassures us that teshuvah is never beyond reach. Every individual is unique, with different strengths, weaknesses, backgrounds, and circumstances. Therefore, repentance is not a one-size-fits-all process. Each person must find the path that best enables them to grow closer to Hashem according to their own abilities and spiritual makeup. A central theme of the episode is that teshuvah is built by strengthening our strengths rather than becoming overwhelmed by our failures. Rabbi Wolbe explains that if fasting or physical hardship would weaken a person's Torah study or service of Hashem, then it is not the appropriate form of repentance for that individual. Instead, the Torah teaches us to increase kindness, truth, Torah learning, heartfelt prayer, humility, volunteering, and helping others. Quoting King Solomon's words, "With kindness and truth, sin is atoned," Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that positive action transforms a person's spiritual standing. He also cautions against the endless distractions of modern life—from constant news consumption to unnecessary entertainment—that prevent honest self-reflection and meaningful growth. The lesson concludes with a powerful call to create regular moments of solitude and introspection. Rabbi Wolbe shares the practice of hisbodedus—setting aside uninterrupted time to speak with Hashem, reflect on one's life, express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and deepen one's relationship with the Creator. He recalls his grandfather's yeshiva, which even had a dedicated room for quiet contemplation free from every distraction. Finally, Rabbi Wolbe offers an inspiring perspective on current events, reminding us that despite the turmoil in the world, we should focus on recognizing Hashem's countless miracles and expressions of love. Rather than living in fear, we should view these moments as opportunities to strengthen our trust in Hashem, increase our acts of kindness, and continue drawing ever closer to Him. _____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 20, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Repentance Tailored Just for You [Day 168 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 25]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 21:09


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses a practical question that many people ask: How can someone possibly repent for years of repeated mistakes? What about a lifetime of speaking lashon hara, neglecting mitzvos because of poor upbringing, or simply never having learned the proper way to serve Hashem? The Orchot Tzaddikim reassures us that teshuvah is never beyond reach. Every individual is unique, with different strengths, weaknesses, backgrounds, and circumstances. Therefore, repentance is not a one-size-fits-all process. Each person must find the path that best enables them to grow closer to Hashem according to their own abilities and spiritual makeup. A central theme of the episode is that teshuvah is built by strengthening our strengths rather than becoming overwhelmed by our failures. Rabbi Wolbe explains that if fasting or physical hardship would weaken a person's Torah study or service of Hashem, then it is not the appropriate form of repentance for that individual. Instead, the Torah teaches us to increase kindness, truth, Torah learning, heartfelt prayer, humility, volunteering, and helping others. Quoting King Solomon's words, "With kindness and truth, sin is atoned," Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that positive action transforms a person's spiritual standing. He also cautions against the endless distractions of modern life—from constant news consumption to unnecessary entertainment—that prevent honest self-reflection and meaningful growth. The lesson concludes with a powerful call to create regular moments of solitude and introspection. Rabbi Wolbe shares the practice of hisbodedus—setting aside uninterrupted time to speak with Hashem, reflect on one's life, express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and deepen one's relationship with the Creator. He recalls his grandfather's yeshiva, which even had a dedicated room for quiet contemplation free from every distraction. Finally, Rabbi Wolbe offers an inspiring perspective on current events, reminding us that despite the turmoil in the world, we should focus on recognizing Hashem's countless miracles and expressions of love. Rather than living in fear, we should view these moments as opportunities to strengthen our trust in Hashem, increase our acts of kindness, and continue drawing ever closer to Him. _____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 20, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection
Talmudist: The Wealth That Never Runs Out [Ep 112 - Ketubot 67b]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 36:03


In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the Gemara in Tractate Ketubot, uncovering profound lessons about charity, human dignity, empathy, and trust in Hashem. Building on the previous discussion of anonymous giving, the Gemara recounts the generosity of Mar Ukva, who quietly supported a poor neighbor every year before Yom Kippur. When his son observed the recipient enjoying expensive aged wine, Mar Ukva's response was startling: rather than reducing his gift, he doubled it. Rabbi Wolbe explains that true tzedakah is not merely about meeting a person's minimum needs, but about understanding the life they once lived and the emotional pain caused by losing it. The Torah commands us not only to give, but to deeply appreciate another person's unique circumstances and preserve their dignity. The Gemara then examines the extraordinary generosity of Mar Ukva at the end of his life, when he reviewed his charitable giving and concluded that he had not done enough. Rabbi Wolbe uses this discussion to distinguish between ma'aser (tithing)—the portion of one's income entrusted to us by Hashem for distribution—and voluntary charity beyond the tithe. Through practical examples and inspiring stories, he illustrates that generosity is measured not by the absolute amount given, but by the proportion of one's means and the sincerity of one's heart. The episode also explores the halachic balance between giving generously and maintaining responsibility for one's own family's financial well-being. Rabbi Wolbe concludes with moving personal stories that demonstrate the incredible power of bitachon (trust in Hashem) and faithful tzedakah. He recounts the story of a struggling sofer who committed to giving twenty percent of his income despite having almost nothing, only to witness immediate and life-changing Divine blessing. He also shares remarkable experiences of donors whose acts of generosity were met with extraordinary providence. The overarching message is timeless: we often believe that holding onto money creates security, but the Torah teaches the opposite. Hashem entrusts resources to those who faithfully become channels of blessing for others. When we loosen our grip and allow Hashem to guide our generosity, we discover that true wealth is measured not by what we keep, but by what we faithfully give._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 15, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 30, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Kesubos, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #JewishWisdom, #Tzedakah, #Charity, #HumanDignity ★ Support this podcast ★

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Ep 112 - The Wealth That Never Runs Out [Ketubot 67b]

Thinking Talmudist Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 36:03


In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues exploring the Gemara in Tractate Ketubot, uncovering profound lessons about charity, human dignity, empathy, and trust in Hashem. Building on the previous discussion of anonymous giving, the Gemara recounts the generosity of Mar Ukva, who quietly supported a poor neighbor every year before Yom Kippur. When his son observed the recipient enjoying expensive aged wine, Mar Ukva's response was startling: rather than reducing his gift, he doubled it. Rabbi Wolbe explains that true tzedakah is not merely about meeting a person's minimum needs, but about understanding the life they once lived and the emotional pain caused by losing it. The Torah commands us not only to give, but to deeply appreciate another person's unique circumstances and preserve their dignity. The Gemara then examines the extraordinary generosity of Mar Ukva at the end of his life, when he reviewed his charitable giving and concluded that he had not done enough. Rabbi Wolbe uses this discussion to distinguish between ma'aser (tithing)—the portion of one's income entrusted to us by Hashem for distribution—and voluntary charity beyond the tithe. Through practical examples and inspiring stories, he illustrates that generosity is measured not by the absolute amount given, but by the proportion of one's means and the sincerity of one's heart. The episode also explores the halachic balance between giving generously and maintaining responsibility for one's own family's financial well-being. Rabbi Wolbe concludes with moving personal stories that demonstrate the incredible power of bitachon (trust in Hashem) and faithful tzedakah. He recounts the story of a struggling sofer who committed to giving twenty percent of his income despite having almost nothing, only to witness immediate and life-changing Divine blessing. He also shares remarkable experiences of donors whose acts of generosity were met with extraordinary providence. The overarching message is timeless: we often believe that holding onto money creates security, but the Torah teaches the opposite. Hashem entrusts resources to those who faithfully become channels of blessing for others. When we loosen our grip and allow Hashem to guide our generosity, we discover that true wealth is measured not by what we keep, but by what we faithfully give._____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on May 15, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 30, 2026_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-talmudist-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1648951154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cZ7q9bGYSBYSPQfJvwgzmShare your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content._____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Talmud,  #Gemara, #Kesubos, #Rainmaker, #Faith, #Emunah, #Honesty, #JewishWisdom, #Tzedakah, #Charity, #HumanDignity ★ Support this podcast ★

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe
Returning to Balance [Day 167 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 24]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 18:12


In this lesson from the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains the concept of "Teshuvas HaMishkal"—repentance through restoring spiritual balance. Every sin creates an imbalance in a person's character and relationship with Hashem. Therefore, genuine teshuvah often requires moving in the opposite direction to repair the damage. If a person indulged excessively in physical pleasures, they should practice restraint. If they abused food, drink, wealth, or other worldly enjoyments, they should consciously limit those same areas to rebuild self-control. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that the goal is not self-punishment but restoring proper spiritual equilibrium. A central theme of the episode is that Hashem's greatest desire is not punishment, but relationship. Rabbi Wolbe beautifully explains that repentance begins with a profound realization: Hashem was present the entire time. The greatest gift in life is a close relationship with the Almighty, and every act of teshuvah is simply returning to the One who has been patiently waiting for us all along. Through examples from the Talmud, King David, Adam HaRishon, and Menasheh, one of the most sinful kings in Jewish history, Rabbi Wolbe demonstrates that no matter how serious a person's mistakes may be, the gates of repentance remain open. As long as life remains, Hashem eagerly awaits our return. The lesson concludes with practical guidance for personal growth. Rabbi Wolbe teaches that small acts of self-restraint—delaying a meal, walking instead of taking the easier path, or choosing simplicity over indulgence—strengthen the soul's ability to overcome greater temptations. More importantly, every difficulty we experience can become an opportunity for introspection rather than frustration. Whether a minor inconvenience or a significant life challenge, each moment invites us to ask, "What is Hashem teaching me?" Rather than viewing hardship as punishment, we can see it as a loving reminder that Hashem desires our closeness. His patience is limitless, His compassion is constant, and His greatest wish is that we simply come home. _____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on December 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 19, 2026_____________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!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva ★ Support this podcast ★