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Becoming a Jew began at Har Sinai, where every Jew received a Nefesh Elokis—an eternal bond with Hashem—and the mission to transform oneself through Torah and mitzvos. In the time of the Beis HaMikdash, this inner transformation was expressed through Korbanos, drawing closer to Hashem through revealed G-dliness. Today, even without open revelation, Jewish identity is formed through Milah and Tevilah, devotion to Torah and mitzvos, and entering the bris with Hashem. Each day a Jew receives a new neshama, renews that bond, and in a sense becomes a ger again, reaffirming that no matter what, the inner pintele Yid and connection to Hashem never disappear.לקו״ש כו-ג
Mike Allen rants about the latest news and takes your calls. Christopher Smitherman comments on President Trump`s Truth Social post and Cincinnati wasteful spending. James Bogan discusses the latest transgender sports news. Yid gives a preseason Reds Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tes Shevat - Erev Yud Shevat (21:05)
Why do we light Chanukah candles in shul—if no one fulfills their obligation with that lighting?A sincere question asked between Mincha and Maariv (from a Yid wearing a Chanukah kippah—so of course it had to be taken seriously
In this week's shiur, we explore one of the most electrifying themes in Torah: the power of yearning.From Yaakov Avinu's inability to be comforted over Yosef, to Rebbe Nachman's legendary teaching of “Never give up hope,” we uncover the spiritual DNA inside every Jew — the part of us that's still a na'ar, still searching, still asking, still alive.Yosef HaTzaddik is called a “na'ar” because he tapped into that inner childlike curiosity — the part of us that refuses to settle, that refuses to stop seeking Hashem. Deep down, Yaakov knew Yosef was alive, because deep down we all know:
Chag Hageulah Yud-Tes Kislev (24:46)
In this finale of the Five levels of Pleasure we wind it down with the most thought provoking of all the pleasures, an Encounter with God. We discuss the soul of a Yid and how driven it is. We find out how all five pleasures interplay with each other as a need to obtain the highest pleasure. Some fun stories and accents can be found here as well, Enjoy!