Podcasts about yerushalayim

Is using psychedelic drugs to get close to Hashem a Mitzvah or Aveira? What about for therapeutic and recreational purposes? How do psychedelics affect people and what are the side effects? Are people in the frum world really using these drugs and, if so, how broadly? How should we think about Rabbanim who use - and advise others to use – psychedelics? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox – Dayan, forensic and clinical psychologist, Director of Crisis and Trauma Services for Chai Lifeline – 12:08 with Rabbi Akiva Dershowitz – Rosh Kollel, Toras Efrayim Shlomo, Yerushalayim – 44:07 with Dr. Jacob Freedman – psychiatrist, speaker and author – 44:07 with Mrs Sarit-Chen Kreutoro – Social Worker and Teacher for Maalot Bakodesh – 1:18:36 with Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Epstein – psychologist and author of Living in the Presence – 1:40:28 Conclusions and Takeaways – 2:03:24 מראי מקומות   

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

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This episode discusses the Haftorah of Parshas Behar, how Yirmiyahu was commanded to sell land just before Yerushalayim fell.

Tehillim 132: קומה ה' למנוחתך, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What was the occasion that motivated the composition of Psalm 132? A special shiur as we prepare for Yom Yerushalayim. In this first part of a two-part shiur, we examine the longest of the שירי המעלה - Psalm 132. This psalm, evidently devoted to the city of Yerushalayim and the Divine choice of both the place and the Davidic line, is especially appropriate as we prepare to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the reunification of Yerushalayim under Jewish sovereignty. Noting that the psalm speaks in different voices, we note numerous related texts in Tanakh that may have either been inspired by, or been the inspiration for our psalm. קומה ה' למנוחתך, אתה וארון עוזך. And, indeed, may we soon see a fulfillment of the promise ואויביו אלביש בשת, ועליו יציץ נזרו. Source sheet >>

Join me in this very special episode as I speak with one of my Torah teachers, Rebbetzin Sara Yoheved Rigler, about her book Holy Woman: The Road to Greatness of Rebbetzin Chaya Sara Kramer. In honor of Rebbetzin Chaya Sara Kramer's yahrtzeit, on the 3rd of Sivan (which begins on the evening of May 29th), we discuss the life and legacy of this true tzedekes (righteous woman) and what we can learn from her. Rebbetzin Rigler shares amazing stories and powerful tools for growth, including Rebbetzin Chaya Sara's four-step recipe for happiness. This is an episode you don't want to miss! About Rebbetzin Sara Yoheved Rigler:Sara Yoheved Rigler is the author of seven books on Jewish spirituality: HolyWoman; Lights from Jerusalem; Battle Plans: How to Fight the YetzerHara (with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller); G-d Winked: Tales and Lessons from MySpiritual Adventures; Heavenprints; and Emunah with Love and Chicken Soup:The Story of Rebbetzin Henny Machlis, the Brooklyn-born Girl who became aJerusalem Legend. Her newest book, I've Been Here Before: When Souls of theHolocaust Return, is the product of 8 years of research into reincarnated soulsfrom the Holocaust. She gives a weekly Marriage Webinar for Jewish womenon a spiritual approach to marriage, with hundreds of members throughoutthe world. She lives in Jerusalem. Her website is: sararigler.com. Her YouTubechannel is "From Within the Walls of Jerusalem," where she relates stories, presents gems of Jewish wisdom, and teaches practical life tools.Sponsor: NishmatIn our post-October 7 world, are you seeking to connect more deeply with your Jewish heritage? Are you a mom with kids at camp, looking to spend a week—or even three—immersed in Torah? A Torah teacher seeking a summer of in-depth learning in Yerushalayim? Or maybe an entrepreneur eager to explore the Jewish laws of business in detail? No matter your stage of life, Nishmat's Summer Beit Midrash is the place for you. This program offers transformative Torah learning for women of all backgrounds, in the heart of Jerusalem. Visit nishmat.net/summer-beit-midrash to learn more and sign up!Sources:Holy Woman: The Road to Greatness of Rebbetzin Chaya Sara KramerSara Rigler's websiteModern Jewish Girl Website

The pasuk in this week's parasha , Emor , says: מִמּוֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶם תָּבִיאוּ לֶחֶם תְּנוּפָה "From your dwelling places, you shall bring bread that shall be waved." ( Vayikra 23:17) This refers to the shtei ha-lechem offering brought on Shavuot . The Sefer Zara D'Yosef brings a beautiful homiletical interpretation from the author of Melo HaRo'im al HaShas . Some people believe that the reason they have a good parnasah is because their business is in a great location—throngs of people pass by, and many of them stop in to make purchases. To such thinking, the Torah responds with astonishment: מִמּוֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶם תָּבִיאוּ לֶחֶם Do you really think it's from your moshavot —your location—that you bring in bread? The Torah then says: תְּנוּפָה This word, tenufah , which usually refers to the waving of the offering, can be understood here as: tenu peh —"give your mouth," meaning tefillah . The true source of parnasah is Hashem , and we must turn to Him in prayer. That is the real source of blessing. One reason Hashem made it that we need parnasah is so that we would be constantly drawn to ask Him for it. There is nothing more beneficial than having a close connection with Hashem , speaking to Him at all times. We should never take anything for granted. Rav Elimelech miLezhensk once had a student who received a weekly stipend and had all his meals provided for. Thinking he no longer needed to pray for parnasah , he stopped doing so. That same day, when meals were distributed, this student was the only one not given a fork. It took so long to receive one that by the time he got it, his food was cold. Rav Elimelech told him, "Even for a fork, you must pray to Hashem ." Rav Shmuel Tefilinsky wrote in a kuntres that if someone is struggling with parnasah or being pressured by a creditor, he should not think that a poor decision or particular event caused his situation. Hashem orchestrates all circumstances. He alone decides how much a person will earn or lose, and He has infinite ways to provide for someone. Sometimes, Hashem doesn't even need to send money—He fulfills our needs in other, unexpected ways. One man shared that he lived in what he called a "little hole"—a tiny attic apartment, barely big enough for a table, bed, and lamp, far above the other floors in a building. When people asked about his future plans, he always said, "I want an apartment in Yerushalayim." Everyone thought he was unrealistic—he couldn't even afford a regular apartment in a cheaper area, and yet he was dreaming of Yerushalayim, where apartments were well over two million shekels. His wife urged him to be more practical. But he would say, "No matter what apartment we get, we'll need money we don't have. Since Hashem is the source of that money, and He owns all the gold and silver in the world, there's no difference to Him whether He gives us 800,000 shekels or 2.2 million. It's all the same to Him." Every day, he prayed from the depths of his heart for an apartment in Yerushalayim, where he hoped to live a more spiritual life. One day, walking through a Jerusalem street, a man approached him and asked if he knew anyone looking for an apartment in Yerushalayim. "I am," he said immediately. The man pointed to a nearby building and explained that the apartment there had been on the market for years. Every deal had fallen through at the last minute. Now, the owner was desperate and willing to sell it for nearly half the original price. The man visited the apartment—it was spacious and just what he wanted. The price: under one million shekels. If someone had told him that people would eventually be begging him to buy an apartment in Yerushalayim at an affordable price, he would have said it sounds impossible. But with Hashem , nothing is impossible. He bought it and moved into his dream apartment. All because of tefillah and emunah . Parnasah comes only from Hashem , and He can provide everything a person needs—whether through money or without it. Shabbat Shalom

Unraveling the Mystery of Lag BaOmer, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why is there a celebratory air to the 33rd day of the Omer-count? By far the most mysterious of our festive days is ל"ג בעמר, where the cessation from weddings (etc.) turns the day into a joyous outburst of celebration, replete with bonfires, outings and more. What is the story behind this unexplained day? With the help of an ancient manuscript, a Geniza find, a typesetter's mistake, a letter written by a 4th century Christian Bishop, a rabbi mourning for his son and another rabbi speaking up 14 centuries after his death...we may have the mystery unraveled. This shiur is based on the research of R. Avraham Kosman of Yerushalayim. Source sheet >>

The fascinating discussion if there is an issue to go to Yerushalayim nowadays. Source Sheet: https://res.cloudinary.com/ouinternal/image/upload/outorah%20pdf/porhfpdsbp0pomsamjfq.pdf

Who Built Yerushalayim?

What happens when the dream job just doesn't feel like your dream?In this episode, we sit down with Yaakov (Bryant) Oberg, who left a successful banking career in LA in search of something deeper. What started as spiritual curiosity led to yeshiva in Yerushalayim, and later to a new challenge—integrating Torah learning into the reality of full-time work.He started out by learning a full morning seder followed by working in the afternoon and evening. But then he burnt out.This lead him to help launch: Kollel Gedulei Tzion, a kollel built around a bold idea—a half seder of high-quality learning for Bnei Torah in the workforce.This episode explores:The decision to walk away from a high paying job in pursuit of meaningWhat it looks like to live an integrated Torah–work lifestyleWhy sometimes less learning can lead to more growthIt's a powerful reminder that success isn't about how many hours you log—it's about where your heart is.For more information on Kollel Gedulei Tzion, led by Rabbi Zev Horowitz, go to https://www.geduleitzion.org/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:12 Leaving Corporate Life for Yeshiva18:13 Establishing a New Learning Framework33:43 Reflecting on Work, Passion and SpiritualitySubscribe to our newsletter at ⁠⁠shtarktank.org⁠⁠ for more from working Bnei Torah around the world.Join our ⁠⁠quiet whatsapp group ⁠⁠for episode updates, event invites and exclusive bonus content.Thank you for listening.If this episode moved you, please take a moment to rate and review — it helps us bring more meaningful conversations to more people.Subscribe to Shtark Tank for thoughtful interviews, honest reflections, and real conversations for Bnei Torah navigating the modern world.

We love to see salvations from Hashem. Sometimes, we witness immediate responses to our tefillot , and when that happens, it is an incredible experience. Rabbi Aholiav Chiyun once related that he met Rabbi Shlomo Musayof, founder of the Musayof shul in Yerushalayim, on Purim . Rabbi Musayof looked noticeably sad, and when Rabbi Chiyun asked him what was wrong, he explained that he had a son who had escaped from Russia to America 12 years earlier, and he had not heard from him since. In those days, making an international call was extremely expensive, and even letters were uncertain to reach their destination. Rabbi Chiyun told him to pray right then and there for his son's return, as it was an et ratzon , an auspicious time for tefilla . He also blessed him that Hashem should answer his request. Exactly a week later, there was a knock at Rabbi Musayof's door. When he opened it, the man standing there said, "Abba." Rabbi Musayof could hardly recognize his son, especially with his big beard. He embraced him, thanking Hashem for bringing him home. The son explained that he had been struggling to even afford rent and food and traveling to Israel was impossible. However, a week earlier, an elderly man overheard him speaking Hebrew and approached him. The man mentioned that he had an extra plane ticket to Israel and offered it to him. Later, they realized that this conversation took place at the exact same time that Rabbi Musayof had been praying the week before. It was an extraordinary yeshuah , showing the power of tefilla and Hashem's perfect timing. However, not all prayers are answered so quickly. A man once shared that he had been begging Hashem day and night for salvation from an enormous challenge in his life. But instead of seeing relief, everything collapsed, and he lost everything. He felt abandoned and struggled to continue praying. For six months, he could not even open a siddur . Finally, one day, he mustered the strength to begin praying again. As he recited the words ה' שפתי תפתח —"Hashem, open my lips"—he broke down crying uncontrollably for half an hour. This was a man with deep emunah , and he felt the painful void of Hashem's absence in his life. Now, he is working hard to see the good and rebuild the connection he once had. Sometimes, we do not receive the answers we hope for, but feeling Hashem's presence through our struggles can make all the difference. Rabbi Benyamin Pruzansky shared another story that highlights Hashem's hidden hand in our lives. A man was speaking with his business partner, Meyer, at their sporting goods store when he mentioned a tragedy that had recently occurred in their community. A man had passed away, leaving behind a young family. Meyer, who had also lost his father at a young age, was asked to give chizuk to the mourners. Although Meyer did not know the family, he understood their pain and agreed to go. When he arrived, he tried his best to offer words of comfort from his heart. Before he left, he approached the 11-year-old boy in the family, Shlomo, and made him an offer. "I own a sporting goods store," Meyer said. "I sell all the latest brand-name sneakers. I want you to come to my store after the Shiva and pick out any sneakers you want—for free." Shlomo's teary eyes suddenly widened. "You don't know what this means to me," he said. "I was getting ready to go to camp for the summer, and the day before my father passed away, he told me he was going to take me to get brand-new sneakers." "The last few days, I've been trying to figure out how I'm going to go without my father. I prayed to Hashem to help me, and now you came and offered me new sneakers, just like my father promised. Hashem always takes care of me." This young boy was going through an unimaginable loss, but recognizing Hashem's hand in the process gave him so much chizuk . We may not always receive exactly what we ask for, but knowing that Hashem is guiding and helping us—even when we cannot see it—can strengthen us tremendously.

We begin the Seder with the Ha Lachma Anya , which speaks about the matzah and ends with the words, "Now we are still in Galut. We hope to be in Eretz Yisrael with the Beit HaMikdash before next year's Seder." Rabbi Ronen Sharabani gave a beautiful explanation in his new Haggada Me'afar Kumi about why we begin with this. Chazal tell us that the final ge'ula will take place in the month of Nisan. So, when the month begins, all of Klal Yisrael is hoping to be in Yerushalayim with the Korban Pesach by the night of the Seder. However, if Lel HaSeder arrives and once again Mashiach has not come, it could cause a person to enter the Seder with feelings of despair, thinking: "We've made this request of L'shanah Haba'ah B'Yerushalayim every year of our entire lives—and it still hasn't happened. What's going to give us chizuk to think that things will ever change?" For this, the Rabbis tell us to begin the Seder speaking about the matza. The Seforno writes on the pasuk describing Yosef Hatzaddik being rushed out of prison that this is the way of all salvations that Hashem brings—they come in an instant. Even when it looks like there's no hope in sight, things can suddenly change. And this is what happened in Mitzrayim. The pasuk says they were rushed out of Egypt without enough time for their dough to rise. Matza is the symbol of an instant salvation. And so it says about the future geula : פתאום יבוא אל היכלו —Mashiach is going to come suddenly. When we internalize that the salvations of Hashem come in an instant, we will never despair, because we know everything can change in a moment's notice. What we see today has nothing to do with tomorrow—and the same applies to the difficulties people are currently experiencing. No matter how long it's been, no matter how dismal it seems, salvation can always come in an instant. A woman told me she got married about twenty years ago and was looking forward to a joyful home filled with children. After seven long years of waiting for their miracle, they were blessed with a precious daughter who indeed filled their hearts with the joy they had hoped for. For years after that, they tried every possible method to have another child, but it wasn't working. They delved deeply into learning and practicing emunah , and then, with the advice of their rabbi, they decided to take a pause from all their efforts and instead focus on enjoying the life they had. Especially since they were making so many efforts, they risked attributing success or failure to their own actions rather than to Hashem. They spent a year focusing more on spirituality, adopting a healthier lifestyle, eating better, exercising regularly, and appreciating everything Hashem had already given them. Then they went back to the doctor to try another treatment. Everything was looking good. They were awaiting results from a certain test, and when the results came back positive, they were thrilled. Even the doctor was elated. He told them they needed to repeat the test two more times. The second time, the numbers were even better. But on the third test, the results took a turn the other way. After eight long years of waiting for their second child, it appeared that once again they were going to be let down. That night, they called a hotline for emunah , and amazingly, there was a story shared about a childless couple who had been told by their doctor that they would never have children. The husband went for a drive afterward to clear his mind, and when he returned home, he found that his wife had set the table with their finest china. She told him, "We're going to celebrate all we have, despite the sorrowful news." The next morning, at 5 a.m., they received a phone call from the fertility clinic saying it had been a mistake—and that she actually was going to have a child after all. This woman and her husband took that story as a direct message from Hashem. They picked themselves up and enjoyed that Shabbat more than ever. They sang with their 8-year-old miracle girl. They expressed gratitude and celebrated all the blessings that Hashem had given them. That Motzaei Shabbat , they went for another test, and amazingly, everything changed for the better. Baruch Hashem , that year, they were blessed with their second miracle baby. The salvations of Hashem always come in an instant. This is the chizuk we give ourselves at the beginning of the Seder, and this is something we must always keep in mind. B'ezrat Hashem , we should see the Geula Shelema and celebrate this holiday in Yerushalayim with the Korban Pesach. But even if that doesn't happen— even then —it doesn't mean the geula can't come a second later. Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Springtime Reunion: Finding Connection in Yerushalayim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הרחובות העתיקים של ירושלים היו מלאים באור השמש האביבית.En: The ancient streets of Yerushalayim were filled with the light of springtime sunshine.He: פסח היה בעיצומו וכל העיר נראתה חגיגית ושוקקת.En: Pesach was in full swing, and the entire city looked festive and bustling.He: אוטובוס מלא בתלמידי בית ספר הגיע לעיר הבירה לטיול שנתי.En: A bus full of school students arrived in the capital for their annual trip.He: עמית, טליה ויונתן היו חלק מקבוצה זו.En: Amit, Talia, and Yonatan were part of this group.He: עמית הסתובב בין הכיתה, מנסה למצוא את מקומו.En: Amit wandered among the class, trying to find his place.He: הוא היה ילד סקרן וחושב הרבה, אך התקשה למצוא איך להתערב בתוך האנשים.En: He was a curious child who often pondered, but he struggled to figure out how to fit in with people.He: כולם מסביבו נראו שמחים וחברותיים, והוא חש כמו נעלם ברקע.En: Everyone around him seemed happy and sociable, and he felt like he was fading into the background.He: טליה, לעומתו, הייתה הרפתקנית מאוד.En: Talia, on the other hand, was very adventurous.He: היא רצה קדימה, תמיד צמאה לחוויות חדשות.En: She ran ahead, always thirsty for new experiences.He: יונתן היה חכם ושקט, תמיד מנסה לזכור את כל מה שהמדריך אומר.En: Yonatan was intelligent and quiet, always trying to remember everything the guide said.He: הוא אהב ללמוד על ההיסטוריה בזמן שכולם התרכזו באווירה.En: He enjoyed learning about the history while everyone else focused on the atmosphere.He: הקבוצה התקדמה לעבר הכותל המערבי.En: The group moved towards the Kotel HaMa'aravi (Western Wall).He: עמית חשש שהוא יתמזג בקהל ולא ימצא את עצמו.En: Amit feared that he would blend into the crowd and not find himself.He: הוא רצה להיות חלק מהחוויה, אך הרגיש חוסר ביטחון להתקרב לכנופיית הילדים שמסביבו.En: He wanted to be part of the experience but felt insecure about approaching the gang of kids around him.He: אילו רק יכול היה למצוא דרך להרגיש משמעותי.En: If only he could find a way to feel significant.He: בתוך השווקים הצבעוניים והדוכנים ההומים, עמית גילה שהוא למעשה יכול לשאול שאלות ולהתערב.En: Within the colorful markets and bustling stalls, Amit discovered that he could actually ask questions and get involved.He: הוא החל לשוחח עם טליה, שהתלהבה לראות את כל המראות החדשים.En: He began talking with Talia, who was excited to see all the new sights.He: עמית הציע פעילויות, כדוגמת כניסה לחנויות מקומיות וטעמי אוכל שלא ניסו מעולם.En: Amit suggested activities like entering local shops and tasting foods they had never tried before.He: הדבר גרם לטליה להסתקרן עוד יותר.En: This piqued Talia's curiosity even more.He: יונתן הצטרף לשיחה והתחיל לדבר על הקשר ההיסטורי של העיר.En: Yonatan joined the conversation and started talking about the city's historical connection.He: הוא הפך את ההיסטוריה לדבר מעניין ומסקרן.En: He made history interesting and intriguing.He: שלושתם נכנסו לשיחה מרתקת בזמן שהמתינו לקבוצה שלהם ליד הדוכנים.En: The three of them engaged in a fascinating conversation while they waited for their group near the stalls.He: לפתע, הם הבינו שאיבדו את הקבוצה ונשארו לבד.En: Suddenly, they realized they had lost the group and were left alone.He: רחובות העיר הסתחררו סביבם, ופתאום הם נאלצו לסמוך אחד על השני.En: The city's streets swirled around them, and suddenly they had to rely on each other.He: שלושתם, בהסתמכות על היכולות והאינטליגנציה של כל אחד מהם, חיפשו את הדרך חזרה.En: The three of them, depending on each other's skills and intelligence, searched for the way back.He: בסוף, בזכות היוזמה של עמית, הם מצאו את הדרך חזרה.En: In the end, thanks to Amit's initiative, they found their way back.He: גיל השמה כולו חיוך כאשר ראה אותם שוב.En: Gil, the teacher, beamed with a smile when he saw them again.He: עמית הרגיש שהוא הצליח לשבור את המחסום ולהתחבר לחבריו.En: Amit felt that he managed to break the barrier and connect with his friends.He: תחושת גאווה ושייכות מילאה את לבו.En: A feeling of pride and belonging filled his heart.He: מאותו יום, עמית הרגיש בטוח יותר במצבים חברתיים.En: From that day, Amit felt more confident in social situations.He: הוא למד להעריך את החברויות החדשות והרגיש שהוא מצא את מקומו בקבוצה.En: He learned to appreciate the new friendships and felt he had found his place in the group.He: ביקור בירושלים הפך למסע של גילוי אישי, מעבר לנופים וההיסטוריה של העיר עצמה.En: The visit to Yerushalayim turned into a journey of personal discovery, beyond the sights and the history of the city itself. Vocabulary Words:ancient: עתיקיםfestive: חגיגיתbustling: שוקקתwandered: הסתובבpondered: חושבsociable: חברותייםadventurous: הרפתקניתintelligent: חכםblend: יתמזגsignificant: משמעותיmarkets: שווקיםstalls: דוכניםengaged: נכנסוfascinating: מרתקתswirled: הסתחררוinitiative: יוזמהbeamed: השמהbarrier: מחסוםpride: גאווהbelonging: שייכותappreciate: להעריךdiscovery: גילויcurious: סקרןcuriosity: הסתקרןinsecure: חוסר ביטחוןrely: לסמוךconnection: הקשרintriguing: מסקרןapproaching: להתקרבsuggested: הציעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Serenity: A Springtime Journey in Yerushalayim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-03-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בין ענפי החורשה של ירושלים, אוויר האביב היה טרי וחמים.En: Amid the branches of the pine forest in Yerushalayim, the spring air was fresh and warm.He: הריחות של פרחים בר פשטו באוויר, והאור שחדר את העלים יצר תחושה של רוגע בשעות אחר הצהריים.En: The scents of wildflowers spread through the air, and the light filtering through the leaves created a sense of calm in the afternoon hours.He: פסח הסתיים, ואריאלה יצאה לחפש מקום שקט לחשוב.En: Passover had ended, and Ariella went out to find a quiet place to think.He: היא הרגישה צורך להתרחק מן הרעש וההמולה של החג.En: She felt the need to distance herself from the noise and bustle of the holiday.He: אריאלה הלכה בשביל, מנערת מעצמה את הזכרונות של השולחן המלא אוכל ומשפחה.En: Ariella walked along the path, shaking off memories of the table filled with food and family.He: היא חיפשה פינה שקטה ביער.En: She was looking for a quiet corner in the forest.He: אבל החורשה הייתה מלאה באנשים, גם הם נהנים מעונת האביב, מתמלאים בתשוקת ההתחדשות אחרי החורף.En: But the grove was full of people, also enjoying the spring season, filled with the desire for renewal after the winter.He: באותו יום יצא גם נעם לטייל.En: That day, Noam also went out for a walk.He: הוא לא חיפש מקום ספציפי, אלא הלך פשוט כדי להינות מהאוויר ולחפש השראה לציוריו.En: He wasn't looking for a specific place; he just wanted to enjoy the air and seek inspiration for his paintings.He: כשהבחין באריאלה, משוטטת לעומק במבט מהורהר, משהו סיקרן אותו.En: When he noticed Ariella, wandering deeply with a contemplative look, something intrigued him.He: הוא החליט ללכת בעקבותיה ולגלות לאן פניה מועדות.En: He decided to follow her and find out where she was heading.He: אריאלה התקדמה, מרגישה את השבילים הופכים צרים ומבודדים יותר.En: Ariella moved forward, feeling the paths becoming narrower and more secluded.He: היא רצתה פינה של שקט אמיתי, כזו שתיתן לה לחשוב בצלילות.En: She wanted a corner of true quiet, one that would allow her to think clearly.He: כעבור זמן, מצאה פינת דשא קטנה עם נוף לעיר.En: After a while, she found a small grassy spot with a view of the city.He: שם, לנוכח רוח הארגעה מהחרשה, היא התיישבה, נשמה עמוק וניסתה להביע את אשר על ליבה.En: There, faced with the calming breeze from the grove, she sat down, took a deep breath, and tried to express what was on her mind.He: כמעט בלי לשים לב, נעם הגיע גם הוא לאותה קרחת יער.En: Almost unnoticed, Noam also arrived at the same clearing in the forest.He: הוא התקרב באיטיות, מושך בעדינות את תשומת ליבה.En: He approached slowly, gently drawing her attention.He: "שלום," אמר בקול ידידותי.En: "Hello," he said in a friendly voice.He: אריאלה הופתעה מעט, אבל החיוך שלו היה כנה.En: Ariella was slightly surprised, but his smile was genuine.He: "גם אני מחפש קצת שקט אחרי פסח.En: "I'm also looking for some quiet after Passover.He: אפשר להצטרף?En: May I join?"He: "אריאלה שתקה לשנייה ואז הנהנה, והוא התיישב לצידה.En: Ariella paused for a second and then nodded, and he sat down beside her.He: הם התחילו לדבר, משתפים אחד את השנייה בהרהוריהם על מסורת, משפחה והחיים אחרי החג.En: They began to talk, sharing with each other their reflections on tradition, family, and life after the holiday.He: הם גילו שלמרות שהם חיפשו שקט לבד, השיחה ביניהם השיגה בדיוק את השקט הפנימי שהם נזקקו לו.En: They discovered that although they sought solitude, the conversation between them provided exactly the inner peace they needed.He: עם רדת השמש, הם חזרו לעיר.En: As the sun set, they returned to the city.He: אריאלה סוף כל סוף מצאה את השקט שחיפשה, ומנעם קיבלה השראה לא רק לציור אלא גם לדרך חיים חדשה.En: Ariella finally found the tranquility she was seeking, and from Noam, she gained inspiration not only for painting but also for a new way of life.He: הם התחילו את היום בנפרד, כל אחד בשלו, וסיימו אותו בידידות חדשה וברגשות מחודשים.En: They started the day separately, each on their own, and ended it with a new friendship and renewed feelings.He: החורשה בירושלים כבר לא הייתה סתם יער נוסף, אלא מקום של תובנה וחברות.En: The pine forest in Yerushalayim was no longer just another forest but a place of insight and companionship. Vocabulary Words:amid: ביןbranches: ענפיpine forest: חורשת אורניםsense: תחושהcalm: רוגעdistance: להתרחקbustle: המולהgrove: חורשהrenewal: התחדשותcontemplative: מהורהרintrigued: סיקרןnarrower: צרים יותרsecluded: מבודדיםgrassy: דשאclearing: קרחת יערbreeze: רוחgently: בעדינותgenuine: כנהsolitude: בדידותinner peace: שקט פנימיtranquility: שלווהcompanionship: חברותinsight: תובנהreflection: הרהורtradition: מסורתinspiration: השראהsolitude: בדידותexpress: להביעpath: שבילcityscape: נוף לעירBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Rabbi Triebitz is a Rosh Kollel in Yerushalayim and Mechaber of Piskei HaGra

We say everyday in Pesukei DeZimra , " אהללה ה' בחיי . The Ketav Sofer explains that this means we should praise Hashem simply for the gift of life itself. " אזמרה לאלוקי בעודי "—I will sing to Hashem for all the extras He gives me. When we truly recognize our blessings, we will not only praise Hashem, but we will sing to Him with joy. There are so many potential dangers in the world, and Hashem, who is the Shomer Yisrael, is constantly watching over us. We have no idea about how much Hashem protects us, but we do know that He does, and we must thank Him for that, too. A rabbi shared how his wife went for a routine checkup. Since she was over 50, the doctor recommended a colonoscopy. She delayed the appointment several times until, one day, she received a message asking if she wanted a Cologuard test kit, which allows for an at-home screening. She agreed, and days later, two kits arrived instead of one—an apparent mistake. Since they had an extra, she told her husband to take one as well. They both sent in their samples, and the doctor informed her husband that his results were positive, requiring further examination. Although he had no plans to undergo a colonoscopy, he now had no choice. During the procedure, they removed polyps and discovered additional growths requiring surgery. Everything moved quickly from that point. They were able to get appointments due to last-minute cancellations. On the day of the surgery, the doctor informed him that if the growth was too close to the rectum, they would not be able to reconnect it, and he would have to wear a bag for the rest of his life. Baruch Hashem , the surgery was a success. It took an hour and a half longer than expected, but they removed everything, and he would not need a bag. The rabbi sang the praises of Hashem. He had no idea how much danger he was in, yet Hashem sent him exactly what he needed—through the mail—to save his life. Only Hashem knows the dangers people face and He has infinite ways of protecting them. Rabbi Binyamin Pruzansky shared a powerful story that took place last year on Erev Pesach in the Geula neighborhood of Yerushalayim. Rabbi Zev, a talmid chacham , went to Shacharit after spending nearly the entire night preparing for Pesach . He was scheduled to make a siyum for the firstborns at his shul . After tefilla , everyone gathered for the siyum . He was finishing Massechet Baba Kama. He went to the sefarim shelf to pull off a Hebrew Artscroll gemara to finish the masechet with. This masechet is divided up into three volumes in the Artscroll Shas. He opened the Gemara and began reading out loud. It was then that he realized he pulled out the wrong volume. The waiting men shifted impatiently as the rabbi went back to the sefarim shelf and pulled out a different volume. When he turned to the end of that massechet, he saw again it was the wrong volume. How could I make such a fool of myself twice? He silently rebuked himself. I must be much more tired than I even realized. Finally, on the third attempt, Rabbi Zev got it right. He read the last few lines and made the siyum. As the men began eating the celebratory cake, the door of the shul suddenly burst open. A man ran inside, announcing that there had just been a terror attack. Two terrorists had driven down the street trying to ram pedestrians. When they saw no one outside, they got out of their car and began shooting. Miraculously, their gun jammed, and no one was harmed. The people in the Beit Midrash realized that had Rabbi Zev pulled out the correct Gemara on his first attempt, they would have finished earlier and been outside at the very moment of the attack. We have no idea how much Hashem protects us every single day. It is our responsibility to thank and praise Him for the life that He gives us.

The pasuk in Parashat Vayakhel states that Hashem filled the hearts of Betzalel and Aholiav with wisdom to carry out the intricate work of constructing the Mishkan . Rav Shach asked: Why were these two individuals chosen over anyone else in Klal Yisrael ? He explained that when the people heard Moshe announce Hashem's command to build the Mishkan , no one wanted to take responsibility for such an overwhelming task. It seemed impossible. But Betzalel and Aholiav stepped forward, not because they already possessed the necessary skills, but because they believed in the mission. They understood that "it is not the capable who do, but rather those who do become capable." They wanted to take on the responsibility, and after Moshe appointed them, Hashem filled their hearts with the wisdom they needed to succeed. Their zechut has benefitted Kelal Yisrael for all generations. After David HaMelech killed Goliat, Goliat's brother sought revenge. A man named Elchanan ben Ya'areh struck Goliath's brother down with a weaving tool before he could cause harm. Rashi explains that Elchanan was a descendant of Betzalel, and in the zechut of Betzalel's weaving of the Parochet in the Mishkan , Hashem gave Elchanan the ability to eliminate this threat with the very same type of tool. Another powerful story is told about the father of Rabbi Aholiav Chiyun. He was 90 years old when his son was born. His wife, much younger than him, desperately wanted a child. She went to pray at the kever of Aholiav ben Achisamach in Sidon, and miraculously, they had a son. They named him Aholiav, attributing his birth to the zechut of Aholiav ben Achisamach. At four years old, however, the boy still had not begun to speak. His mother returned to the kever to pray again, bringing her son with her. Before she even finished her tefilla , he opened his mouth and asked her a question. She was so shocked that she nearly fainted. That boy later grew up to become a gadol b'Yisrael and was a chavruta of Chacham Ovadia Yosef in Yeshivat Porat Yosef . Betzalel and Aholiav stepped forward to do Hashem's will, and He gave them the ability to succeed. Their zechut continues forever. When a person is moser nefesh to do what is right, Hashem grants him special siyata dishmaya to accomplish it. Rabbi Goel Elkarif told a story that he heard directly from the person it happened to. Today, this man is a talmid chacham living in Yerushalayim. When he was in shidduchim , he was introduced to a girl with outstanding middot and deep yirat shamayim . However, no one told him that she suffered from a severe stuttering problem. When they met, he immediately noticed the issue. But because of his sterling character, he wasn't going to reject her solely because of it. They continued seeing each other. She was perfect in every way except for her extreme speech difficulty. With great emunah , he decided to move forward and got engaged to her. Amazingly, the day after their engagement, her stuttering disappeared completely and never returned. She had seen doctors, therapists, and specialists, but nothing had ever helped. Yet the moment she was engaged, the problem vanished. This chatan was moser nefesh to do what he believed was Hashem's will, and in return, Hashem gave him the greatest gift. Hashem can help us with anything. Our role is to do His will, and He will take care of the rest. Shabbat Shalom.

Hilchos Oina'a Part 5: You bought wine and it's spoiled, it's your fault!! It's Assur to remove Sefarim from Yerushalayim???

The Rama writes in siman 695 that it is a good practice to learn Torah on Purim before the seuda, as it says in the pasuk, "ליהודים היתה אורה ושמחה – First they had אורה, which is Torah, and then שמחה , which is rejoicing. Chazal tell us when our ancestors were saved from the decree of Haman, they reaccepted upon themselves the Torah and mitzvot. At Har Sinai they accepted it out of fear and then, on Purim, they accepted it out of love. The Shem M'Shmuel in parashat Tetzaveh writes that already from three days before Purim, a special Divine light of Torah emanates from Shamayim like during the three days of hagbala before Matan Torah on Har Sinai . The Chida writes one of the reasons we wear Shabbat clothing on Purim is because it is likened to the holiday of Simchat Torah. I saw brought down, just like when we received the Torah on Har Sinai, the people were healed from any physical or spiritual ailments. That power comes back during Purim, as well, which is like the day of Matan Torah . Besides for the kedusha that is imbued in us each time we learn Torah and besides for the eternal rewards we receive for learning it, learning Torah also has side physical benefits as well. Rabbi Menashe Reizman told that the Taz wrote a kameya (amulet) 400 years ago and, with it, dozens of people became healed from illnesses and dozens of couples who couldn't have children merited to have children. A hundred years ago in Yerushalayim , an adam chashuv had an inclination to open up that kameya to see what's written inside of it. He wanted to copy it and make many more of them so more people could be helped. He knew the rule that once a kameya is opened, it loses its power, but he was willing to take the risk to help others. So he opened it up and he saw written inside, "I, David ben Shmuel HaLevy, in the merit that I toiled to understand the depths of Tosafot in Masechet Chulin, daf 96a, please Hashem, help all those who are barren and help all those who are sick." That was the whole kameya. The merit of the Taz toiling on one Tosafot brought yeshuot to so many people. Our learning of Torah is so precious to Hashem. The pasuk says in Mishleh, "יקרה היא מפנינים – It is more valuable than precious stones." The Gemara in Masechet Horayot explains the pasuk to be saying that the Torah is more precious even than the Kohen Gadol going לפני ולפנים – entering the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur. The sefer Ki Ata Imadi puts this into perspective for us. He wrote, imagine we were able to witness the Kohen Gadol entering the Kodesh Kodeshim on Yom Kippur. Chazal say when he entered, nobody else was allowed in, not even the holiest angels. It was an exclusive meeting between the Kohen Gadol and Hashem. He would dip in the mikveh right before and then put on his special white garments. An old sage with a white beard, wearing all white, he looked like a malach . In one hand he was carrying a spoonful of coals and in the other a spoonful of ketoret . As he is about to perform the holiest avodah , in the holiest place, on the holiest day, imagine a Kohen Gadol called to someone and said, "You told me your father is sick, please tell me his name so I could ask Hashem now to heal him." What a golden opportunity to have the Kohen Gadol himself pray for a refuah shelemah for someone at that time. What could possibly be a better opportunity than that? Chazal are teaching us in Masechet Horayot , based on the pasuk , it is an even greater opportunity to ask for a refuah shelemah after a person just finished learning a piece of Torah. The learning of Torah is more precious to Hashem even than the Kohen Gadol entering the Kodesh Kodeshim on Yom Kippur. How fortunate we are! We have the opportunity to learn Torah any time we want. Hashem shared this precious gift with us. Let us take advantage and learn it as much as we can.

Hilchot Purim: Purim in Yerushalayim?!? What's the Best time to party?? (Not) Praying when Wrecked?!?

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Dvar Halacha Purim. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

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Join me as I discuss the connection between Purim and Bitachon- trust in G-d. The Nesivos Shalom explains that Purim is not just a historical account of what happened to the Jewish people when we avoided near annihilation in ancient Persia; it is a primer in how to effect these types of yeshuos- salvations. The key is bitachon- trust in G-d.What is bitachon? How does it work? What are the spiritual and material benefits of trusting in G-d? How can we achieve personal and national salvation through bitachon? Join me as I speak about this and more. Modern Jewish Girl WebsiteSponsor: NishmatIn our post-October 7 world, are you seeking to connect more deeply with your Jewish heritage? Are you a mom with kids at camp, looking to spend a week—or even three—immersed in Torah? A Torah teacher seeking a summer of in-depth learning in Yerushalayim? Or maybe an entrepreneur eager to explore the Jewish laws of business in detail? No matter your stage of life, Nishmat's Summer Beit Midrash is the place for you. This program offers transformative Torah learning for women of all backgrounds, in the heart of Jerusalem. Visit nishmat.net/summer-beit-midrash to learn more and sign up!Sources: Gems From the Nesivos Shalom, PurimThe Concise Shaar HaBitachon of Chovos HaLevavos (Duties of the Heart)

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rediscovering Roots: A Journey Through Shabbat in Yerushalayim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-02-22-23-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: השעה הייתה ארבע אחר הצהריים וקור ירושלים החל לחלחל דרך המעילים והכובעים.En: The time was four in the afternoon, and the cold of Yerushalayim began to seep through coats and hats.He: אליורה, צעירה בת עשרים ומשהו מתל אביב, עמדה מול רחובות האבן הצרים של העיר העתיקה בירושלים.En: Eliora, a young woman in her twenties from Tel Aviv, stood facing the narrow stone streets of the Old City in Yerushalayim.He: העיר הייתה כמו ציור חי, עם ריחות התבלינים והמאכלים החורפיים שמתפשטים באוויר.En: The city was like a living painting, with the scent of spices and winter foods spreading through the air.He: אליורה אהבה את העיר הזו, אבל הפעם היה בה צורך עמוק יותר - חיפוש אחר שורשיה.En: Eliora loved this city, but this time there was a deeper need within her - a search for her roots.He: היא הייתה בדרכה לבית סבתה יעל לשבת עם משפחתה.En: She was on her way to her grandmother Yael's house for Shabbat with her family.He: תחושת עצב קל ליוותה אותה כל הדרך מתל אביב.En: A feeling of mild sadness accompanied her all the way from Tel Aviv.He: הייתה לה תחושת ניתוק מהמשפחה ומהמסורת, למרות אהבתה להם.En: She had a sense of disconnect from her family and tradition, despite her love for them.He: כשנכנסה דרך שער האבן הישן, היא הרגישה את החום הפיזי והרגשי מהסירים המבעבעים והאורחים המחייכים.En: When she entered through the old stone gate, she felt the physical and emotional warmth from the bubbling pots and the smiling guests.He: סבתה יעל חיבקה אותה בחוזקה, והזמינה אותה להיכנס.En: Her grandmother Yael hugged her tightly and invited her to come in.He: דוד ואחותה תמר היו עסוקים בסידור שולחן השבת העמוס בפרחים ונרות.En: Her uncle and sister Tamar were busy arranging the Shabbat table laden with flowers and candles.He: במהלך ארוחת השבת, בעוד הצלחות מתמלאות ומתפנות עם סלטים וקציצות חמות, אליורה חשבה על הדורות הקודמים, על העבודה הקשה שלהם והערכים שהעבירו.En: During the Shabbat meal, while plates were filled and cleared with salads and warm patties, Eliora thought about the previous generations, their hard work, and the values they passed down.He: היא ישבה בצד, מאזינה לסיפורים ששמעה עשרות פעמים, אך הפעם הם נשמעו לה אחרת.En: She sat on the side, listening to stories she had heard dozens of times, but this time they sounded different to her.He: היו בה שאלות על סבא, על עצי הזית במשק הביתי של סבתא ועל השכונות הישנות בירושלים.En: She had questions about her grandfather, the olive trees on her grandmother's farm, and the old neighborhoods in Yerushalayim.He: סבתא יעל, שראתה את ההתלבטות בעיניה של אליורה, הזמינה אותה לחדרה לאחר הארוחה.En: Grandmother Yael, who saw the hesitation in Eliora's eyes, invited her to her room after the meal.He: הן ישבו יחד בחדר הקטן, שם עמדה תמונה ישנה של אליורה כילדה קטנה רוקדת ליד פסנתר.En: They sat together in the small room, where an old picture of Eliora as a little girl danced near a piano.He: "מה מטריד אותך, נכדתי?En: "What troubles you, my granddaughter?"He: " שאלה יעל בחום.En: Yael asked warmly.He: אליורה ספרה על רגשותיה, על חייה בתל אביב, על המרדף אחרי המקצוע ועל הקונפליקט הפנימי שלה.En: Eliora shared her feelings, her life in Tel Aviv, the chase after a career, and her internal conflict.He: סבתא סיפרה לה על המשפחה שלהם מהעלייה לארץ, על חייהם בזמן המלחמות, על האומץ והתמדה.En: Grandma told her about their family's immigration to the country, their lives during the wars, their courage, and perseverance.He: בערב השבת, כשהכול התכנסו בסלון בצורה משפחתית מסורתית, אליורה הרגישה שהגיעה לשלב חשוב במסעה הפנימי.En: On the Shabbat evening, when everyone gathered in the living room in a traditional family setting, Eliora felt she had reached an important stage in her inner journey.He: היא השתמשה ברגע כדי לשתף סיפור אישי - כיצד הייתה מבולבלת, אך הגיעה להעריך ולראות את הערך שבמסורת ובשורשים שלה.En: She used the moment to share a personal story - how she was confused, but came to appreciate and see the value in her tradition and roots.He: לפתע היא הרגישה בחיבור ברור בין עברה להווה.En: Suddenly, she felt a clear connection between her past and present.He: המשפחה חייכה ותמר חיבקה את אחותה.En: The family smiled, and Tamar hugged her sister.He: השבת עברה בהרגשה של בית אמיתי.En: The Shabbat passed with a feeling of a true home.He: אליורה גילתה מחדש את שייכותה למשפחה, וכוחה לזקוף קומה בעולם המודרני מבלי לוותר על המסורת.En: Eliora rediscovered her belonging to the family and her strength to stand tall in the modern world without giving up on tradition.He: היא הבינה שאין צורך לבחור - היא יכולה להיות חלק משני העולמות.En: She understood there was no need to choose - she could be part of both worlds. Vocabulary Words:seep: לחלחלspreading: מתפשטיםroots: שורשיםdisconnect: ניתוקhugged: חיבקהladen: עמוסpatience: קציצותhesitation: התלבטותconflict: קונפליקטperseverance: התמדהrediscovered: גילתה מחדשbelonging: שייכותappreciate: להעריךchase: המרדףhesshamed: במלחמותtroubled: מטרידreached: הגיעהpersistence: אומץtraditional: מסורתstage: שלבemigrate: העלייהsatisfaction: הערכהinner: פנימיvalues: ערכיםsensation: תחושהbubbling: מבעבעיםcleared: מתפנותcourage: אומץconnection: חיבורsettings: צורהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Is it stealing from your Kollel or employer if you regularly come late? How hard do you need to work on the job? Can you take personal phone calls, check the news, order your groceries, etc. while on the clock? Does this impact Shalom Bayis, divorce rates, shmiras ha'mitzvos and hasmada in Torah learning? How do we motivate those who don't have motivation? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges You can pre-order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Peretz Segal – Rosh Kollel Eitz Pri, international speaker and executive coach – 17:44 with Rabbi Akiva Dershowitz – Rosh Kollel, Toras Efrayim Shlomo, Yerushalayim – 41:30 with Dr. Ahuva Heyman – School Director Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore – 1:03:21 with Rabbi Dovid Kaplan – Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Beis Yisrael – 1:21:18 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:44:13 מראי מקומות    

Distinctions and similarities of bama ketana and gedola (time of heter bamos) and times of Mishkan Shiloh and Bayis in Yerushalayim, discussion about kesusha rishona extending/not

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Planting New Beginnings: A Tu Bishvat Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-02-13-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בין הבניינים העתיקים של ירושלים, עמד בית יתומים שקט.En: Between the ancient buildings of Yerushalayim, stood a quiet orphanage.He: לגינה של בית היתומים הייתה מסגרת של אבן, ובחורף, כפור קל כיסה את האדמה.En: The orphanage's garden had a stone frame, and in winter, a light frost covered the ground.He: זה היה יום חג ט"ו בשבט, והילדים היו עסוקים בהכנות לחגיגות.En: It was Tu Bishvat, and the children were busy preparing for the celebrations.He: באותו הבוקר, נשמע רעש בכניסה.En: That morning, there was a noise at the entrance.He: זה היה נועם, ילד חדש ולא מוכר.En: It was Noam, a new and unfamiliar child.He: הוא הגיע לראשונה, וחיוך לא היה על פניו.En: He arrived for the first time, and there was no smile on his face.He: עיניו היו עמוקות ומסתוריות והוא הביט מסביב בלי מילה.En: His eyes were deep and mysterious, and he looked around without a word.He: לא היה לו תיק, רק מעיל כחול גדול.En: He had no bag, just a large blue coat.He: הילדים ניסו להתקרב, אך נועם שמר על מרחק.En: The children tried to approach, but Noam kept his distance.He: ליאה, המטפלת שאוהבת את כל הילדים, ניגשה אליו ברוך.En: Leah, the caregiver who loves all the children, approached him gently.He: "ברוך הבא, נועם," אמרה בחום.En: "Welcome, Noam," she said warmly.He: אריאל, הילד המבוגר בבית היתומים, התבונן מרחוק.En: Ariel, the oldest child in the orphanage, watched from afar.He: תמיד היה לו חוש לעזור, והוא הרגיש כי עליו לדעת את סיפורו של נועם.En: He always had a sense for helping, and he felt he needed to know Noam's story.He: בימים שבאו, ניסתה ליאה לדאוג לכולם, אך היא הייתה עסוקה ורבה עבודה הייתה לה.En: In the days that followed, Leah tried to care for everyone, but she was busy and had a lot of work.He: אריאל הבין שנועם צריך חבר.En: Ariel understood that Noam needed a friend.He: ביום החג, בזמן שכל הילדים יצאו לחגיגות, החליט אריאל לשנות את תוכניותיו.En: On the day of the holiday, while all the children went out to the celebrations, Ariel decided to change his plans.He: הוא עקב אחרי נועם לחדרו.En: He followed Noam to his room.He: "שלום, נועם," אמר בעדינות.En: "Hello, Noam," he said gently.He: נועם שתק, אך לא סגר את הדלת.En: Noam was silent but did not close the door.He: אריאל ידע שזה סימן טוב.En: Ariel knew that was a good sign.He: הוא התיישב לידו.En: He sat next to him.He: "אני גם בורח לחגיגה," אמר, מחייך.En: "I'm also skipping the celebration," he said, smiling.He: כמה דקות של שקט עברו.En: A few minutes of silence passed.He: אריאל, במחשבה עמוקה, הציע משהו.En: Ariel, in deep thought, suggested something.He: "אולי נשתול עץ יחד?En: "Maybe we should plant a tree together?"He: " נועם הביט בו בחצי חיוך מוסתר.En: Noam looked at him with a half-hidden smile.He: הם יצאו לגן עם שתיל קטן שקיבלו ליום החג.En: They went out to the garden with a small sapling they received for the holiday.He: בתוך קור החורף, שניהם חפרו באדמה הקשה ושתלו את העץ.En: In the winter's cold, they both dug into the hard ground and planted the tree.He: תוך כדי עבודה משותפת, נועם התחיל לדבר.En: During their shared work, Noam began to talk.He: הוא סיפר על מקומות רחוקים ועל בית חדש.En: He spoke about distant places and a new home.He: אריאל הבין כמה נועם מתגעגע, אבל גם כמה הוא מתמודד בכוח.En: Ariel understood how much Noam missed, but also how he coped bravely.He: החיבור הפשוט הזה, דרך שתילת עץ, עשה את ההבדל.En: This simple connection, through planting a tree, made the difference.He: בסיום היום, כשהעצים סביבם נצצו בטיפות הגשם הראשונות, נועם חייך בפעם ראשונה.En: At the end of the day, when the trees around them sparkled with the first raindrops, Noam smiled for the first time.He: אריאל הרגיש שהוא לומד על הכוח שבסבלנות ובהבנה.En: Ariel felt he was learning about the power of patience and understanding.He: נועם התחיל להיפתח, והאווירה בבית היתומים נעשתה חמימה יותר.En: Noam began to open up, and the atmosphere in the orphanage became warmer.He: מבנה האבן הפך לבית עבור נועם, ועבור אריאל, תחושת מטרה חדשה נולדה.En: The stone structure became a home for Noam, and for Ariel, a new sense of purpose was born.He: כך הסתיים יום חג ט"ו בשבט, עם התחלה חדשה לשניהם.En: Thus, the day of Tu Bishvat ended with a new beginning for both of them. Vocabulary Words:ancient: עתיקיםorphanage: בית יתומיםframe: מסגרתfrost: כפורunfamiliar: לא מוכרdeep: עמוקותmysterious: מסתוריותcaregiver: מטפלתwarmly: בחוםafar: מרחוקpatience: סבלנותunspoken: בלי מילהapproach: ניגשהcope: מתמודדbravely: בכוחdistant: רחוקיםsparkled: נצצוraindrops: טיפות הגשםpurpose: מטרהconnection: חיבורatmosphere: אווירהcelebration: חגיגותhalf-hidden: חצי מוסתרsapling: שתילstructure: מבנהmissed: מתגעגעground: אדמהsense: חושshared: משותפתopen up: להיפתחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Welcome back to Season 7 of The Jewish Road Podcast! If you've ever watched Fiddler on the Roof, you know the classic scene - Tevye, the village milkman, listens to two men argue, nods at the first and says, “You're right.”  Then he hears the other side and says, “You're right.”  A bystander protests, “They can't both be right!” And Tevye, caught in the tension, sighs, “You're also right.” That's Israel today. Stuck between two truths - both undeniably right, both in direct conflict. On one side, Israel must do everything possible to bring home the hostages taken by Hamas. It's not just strategic; it's a sacred, deeply ingrained Jewish value.  On the other side, Hamas must be defeated decisively, or this will happen again. Over and over. So, what's the right answer? Like Tevye's dilemma, both are right. And that's the tension Israel - and the Jewish world - wrestles with today. Key Takeaways The Jewish Value of Life: Israel's relentless pursuit of hostage rescue is rooted in Pidyon Shvuyim - the ancient Jewish principle of redeeming captives. The Threat of Hamas: If not stopped, Hamas will continue using hostage-taking as leverage, forcing Israel into impossible choices. Living in the Tension: The paradox of war - how do you fight when your enemy hides behind civilians? Wisdom in Holding Contradictions: In Jewish thought, struggling with opposing truths isn't a weakness - it's what it means to be Israel, “one who wrestles with God.” Chapter Markers [00:00] – Fiddler on the Roof and the art of holding two truths [04:30] – Israel's hostage dilemma and the principle of Pidyon Shvuyim [10:15] – The danger of negotiating with terrorists [15:40] – The impossible choices Israeli leaders face [20:55] – The bigger geopolitical shifts at play [30:10] – What this means for the future of Israel and the Jewish world [40:00] – What's coming this season on The Jewish Road Podcast   This season, we'll be tackling big questions, real tensions, and biblical insights that bring clarity to confusing times.  We've got some incredible conversations lined up with Israeli insiders, faith leaders, and historians who will help us unpack what's happening on the ground. - Follow the podcast to stay in the loop. - Leave a five-star review (we'd love to hear your thoughts!). - Share this episode with someone who needs a clear, grounded perspective on Israel today. - Visit TheJewishRoad.com for more resources, articles, and upcoming events. Until next time - Sha'alu shalom Yerushalayim. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Shalom.  

With its origins in 19th century Poland, Lelov is unique among Chassidic dynasties due to its migrating to Ottoman Jerusalem in 1851. Rav David Biderman established the dynasty in Lelov, Poland, and his son Rav Moshe, immigrated to the Land of Israel towards the end of his life. The successive generations of Biderman's had a decisive impact on the development of the Chassidic Old Yishuv of Yerushalayim, but as a formal Chassidic dynasty, it greatly differed from its counterparts in Eastern Europe. Lelov also forged a close connection with the Karlin community and its leadership, and the Lelov rebbes were often viewed as proxies of the Karlin Rebbes. With later generations of Lelov Rebbes often visiting and even residing in Poland, and especially with the move of the Lelov Rebbe Rav Moshe Mordechai Biderman to Tel Aviv and later Bnei Brak, it leads to the conclusion that Lelov is neither Polish nor Yerushalmy, but rather between Poland and Yerushalayim.   Cross River, a leading financial institution committed to supporting its communities, is proud to sponsor Jewish History Soundbites. As a trusted partner for individuals and businesses, Cross River understands the importance of preserving and celebrating our heritage. By sponsoring this podcast, they demonstrate their unwavering dedication to enriching the lives of the communities in which they serve. Visit Cross River at https://www.crossriver.com/   Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com  

The Chovot HaLevavot , in Sha'ar Cheshbon HaNefesh (Chapter 3), teaches that no one in this world can give us anything unless Hashem wills it. Even if a person was the only one in the world, he would not possess a single thing more than what Hashem decreed for him. And even if the world's population doubled, he would not have one possession less than what was meant for him. Rabbi Menashe Reizman gives a mashal : A father with 19 children had to make the simplest wedding for his youngest child, cutting out all possible extras. The child may have thought, "If only I were an only child, my father would have made me the grandest wedding." But this is entirely false. That child would have received the same wedding regardless of how many siblings he had. Hashem provides for each person individually, and no one else has any impact on what we receive. A hundred years ago, people worried that if the world's population continued growing at its current rate, food would become scarce—some even predicted that one apple would have to be divided among four people, based on the ratio of apples to people, at that time. At that time, there were 2 billion people in the world. Today, the population has quadrupled to over 8 billion, yet there is no shortage of apples—there are enough for every person to have more than four apples. Some now worry that, with the increasing population, the world will run out of oxygen. But we laugh at this notion because we understand that Hashem provides for every person individually, and no one is affected by the presence of others. A person can live in isolation, surrounded by abundance, yet be unable to benefit from it. Conversely, someone with little means, surrounded by many others, may still have everything he needs. It all depends on Hashem's will. Rabbi Yaakov Meir Schechter related a story from a time of famine in Yerushalayim when there wasn't enough bread for everyone. Bread had to be rationed based on family size. Ironically, the baker—who had access to all the bread he could ever want—contracted a rare illness that prevented him from eating any of it. No one could believe that the one person with unlimited access to bread was unable to enjoy it. Only Hashem determines who benefits from what. Rabbi Schechter also shared an account from Rabbi Shaul Sharabani about his experience living in the Old City of Yerushalayim when it was under Turkish rule. He and a friend received draft notices for the Turkish army. At the time, being drafted was considered a terrible fate, as both a person's spiritual and physical well-being were at great risk. Rabbi Shaul and his friend accepted upon themselves that if Hashem saved them from the draft, they would travel to the kever of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in Meron and spend the day thanking and praising Hashem for their salvation. In those days, traveling to Meron was extremely difficult, but they believed that their mesirut nefesh in fulfilling their promise would be a great zechut for them. B'chasdei Hashem , both of them were miraculously exempted from military service. Rabbi Shaul immediately fulfilled his pledge. He made the difficult journey to Meron and spent the entire day crying tears of gratitude and praise to Hashem. His friend, however, did not join him. Since their exemption had occurred through seemingly natural means—connections and assistance from others—he did not fully attribute it to Hashem. Unfortunately, just a few months later, this friend received another draft notice. This time, there was no way for him to get out of it. Our hishtadlut does not accomplish anything—only Hashem does. It is up to us to recognize this and internalize that Hashem provides for each person individually, and no one else has any effect on our lives.

The majestic and beautiful edifice of the Tiferes Yisrael Shul, also known as the Nisan Bak shul after its founder and leader, stood as the central shul of the Chassidic Old Yishuv of Yerushalayim, from its establishment in 1872, until its ultimate destruction by the Jordanians in 1948. The project was initially spearheaded by Rav Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin, known as the Holy Ruzhiner, who headed the Chassidic Kollel Vohlyn, with the members of the Bak family at its head. Upon completion the shul was named for the Ruzhiner, and it served the needs of the Yerushalayim Chassidic community in the ensuing decades.   Cross River, a leading financial institution committed to supporting its communities, is proud to sponsor Jewish History Soundbites. As a trusted partner for individuals and businesses, Cross River understands the importance of preserving and celebrating our heritage. By sponsoring this podcast, they demonstrate their unwavering dedication to enriching the lives of the communities in which they serve. Visit Cross River at https://www.crossriver.com/   Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com  

In the center of the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem stands the Beit-El Yeshiva. Established nearly three centuries ago, with the lofty goal of exclusively engaging in the study of Jewish mysticism, the institution was and continues to be largely shaped by the legacy of Rav Shalom Sharabi (c.1720-1777). Known as the Rashash, as a young immigrant from Yemen in the mid-18th century, he studied in and later led the holy community of Beit-El. An innovator of Kabbalistic concepts, the Rashash not only influenced the entire study of Jewish mysticism for generations to come, he also elevated the institution which he headed to the premier institution dedicated to the study of Kabbalah. In the ensuing centuries, Beit-El would be successively led by personality's influential in this field of study, and this storied academy would develop as an important component of the history of Yerushalayim.   Cross River, a leading financial institution committed to supporting its communities, is proud to sponsor Jewish History Soundbites. As a trusted partner for individuals and businesses, Cross River understands the importance of preserving and celebrating our heritage. By sponsoring this podcast, they demonstrate their unwavering dedication to enriching the lives of the communities in which they serve. Visit Cross River at https://www.crossriver.com/   Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com