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There is a fascinating law regarding capital punishment: although normally a majority of the Sanhedrin can convict, if every single judge finds the person guilty, the punishment is not carried out. On a deeper level, this reflects a fundamental truth. The Rambam teaches that every Jew, no matter his situation, truly wants to follow Hashem and come close to Him; it is only the Yetzer Hara that can conceal that desire. Therefore, if not even one judge can find a zechus, the Torah tells us that something is missing—because within every Jew there is always a point of goodness.This gives us a powerful lesson in how to look at another Jew. No matter what we see on the outside, we must believe that there is a zechus and an inner desire for Hashem within him. Especially today, when so many Jews were never exposed to the beauty of Yiddishkeit, our job is to look deeper, recognize and speak about the good within them, and help bring it to the surface—helping every Jew reveal what he truly wants: to come closer to Hashem and closer to Yiddishkeit.לקו״ש כט-ג

Mendel Krashunsky is the founder of the Frum Health Club, a worldwide movement pushing Yidden to finally take their health seriously. He opens up about losing his father, an oligarch who lived a life of total luxury, to a preventable illness at just 38 years old, and how the grief sent Mendel into his own spiral of emotional eating that left him 70 pounds overweight and battling GERD before he'd even turned 20.   From there, Mendel and Nachi dig into why health gets treated as optional in frum life, even though it's a mitzvah straight from the Torah, covering ultra-processed food, GLP-1s like Ozempic, how to talk to kids about it, and the viral 10,000-steps-a-day challenge that's grown into a global movement with tens of thousands of followers. It's a raw, practical conversation about food, faith, and why taking care of your body isn't a contradiction to Yiddishkeit, it's part of it.   Join the Frum Health Club 30-Day Step Challenge!

Unanswered Prayers and the Treasury of Jewish Tears The Message of Parashat Va'etchanan We are continuing with the theme we started yesterday—a central message from Parashat Va'etchanan. Moshe Rabbeinu prayed to enter Eretz Yisrael and was not answered. This gives us chizuk (encouragement): when we pray and feel we are not being answered, it does not mean our prayer was wasted. We are no different than Moshe Rabbeinu. Rav Aryeh Levin and the Widowed Woman Rabbi Feuer brings down a beautiful story about Rav Aryeh Levin, a man of rare compassion and sensitivity. Once, a distraught, recently widowed woman came to him, crying uncontrollably. All his efforts to console her were to no avail. Finally, the widow said she would accept consolation if he could answer one question: "Please tell me: what happened to all my tears? I prayed and prayed for my late husband. I recited chapter after chapter of Tehillim and shed thousands upon thousands of tears. My very soul flowed into those tears. Where are they? Were they all wasted?" Gently, Rav Aryeh Levin replied: "After 120 years, when you leave this world and ascend to the Heavenly Tribunal, you will see how meaningful and precious your tears were. You will discover that Hashem Himself gathered them, counted every single teardrop, and treasured it like a precious gem. There is a beautiful line that Sephardim say in Selichot: העבר חטאתי אלהי ישועתי וגם את דמעתי שימה בנאדך ('Forgive my sins, God of my salvation, and place my tears in Your flask.') This based on a pasuk in Tehillim(56:9) נֹדִי סָפַרְתָּה אָתָּה שִׂימָה דִמְעָתִי בְנֹאדֶךָ הֲלֹא בְּסִפְרָתֶךָ : "You Yourself have counted my wanderings; place my tears into Your flask—are they not recorded in Your book?" The Gemara comments on this pasuk : "Whoever sheds tears over [the passing of] a virtuous person, the Holy One, Blessed be He, counts them and stores them in His treasure house, as it is stated: 'You Yourself have counted my wanderings; place my tears in Your flask, are they not in Your book?'" (Shabbat 105b) God has a flask where He places every Jewish tear. You will discover that whenever a harsh decree loomed over the Jewish people, one of your tears came and washed the evil away, making it null and void. Even a single sincere tear is a source of salvation." Hearing this, the woman burst into a fresh flow of tears—no longer tears of sorrow and grief, but tears of courage and hope. The "Tefillah Bank" and the Power of Unanswered Prayer The Sefer Chasidim teaches that prayers that go unanswered enter a "tefillah bank." We often view an unanswered prayer as if it were thrown in the garbage, but it is actually deposited in a celestial bank to be used later. It may even work for you in ways you don't yet see. The Chazon Ish and the Returned Generation Rav Yitzchak Scheiner zt"l (Rosh Yeshiva of Kamenetz Yerushalayim) spoke in the Deal Shul on Tisha B'Av many years ago, following Rav Matisyahu Salomon zt"l . Rav Matisyahu had spoken about the remarkable spiritual renewal of the Jewish people that we are witnessing today. Rav Scheiner shared how those words struck a personal chord, recalling his own journey from public school to becoming the Kamenetz Rosh Yeshiva. He shared the following story: In 1950, the Chazon Ish asked Rav Galinsky to keep an eye on a young bochur who had left his non-religious kibbutz to learn at the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Rav Galinsky noticed this was not an isolated case; there was a steady stream of young men returning to Yiddishkeit. Rav Galinsky asked the Chazon Ish: "Why do you suppose so many children are coming back to Yiddishkeit today, leaving behind the lifestyle of their non-committed parents?" The Chazon Ish answered: "The generation that left Yiddishkeit came from religious parents. Those parents saw what was happening to their children and—for whatever reason—could not stop them. They cried lonely, bitter tears. They prayed and they fasted, but it was too late to stem the tide. However, Hashem does not forget a Jewish tear. If those sincere tears did not save their own children, they were preserved to help their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. That is why these children are returning today—because Hashem never forgets a tear." A Personal Reflection: The Legacy of a Teardrop I will share something on a personal note as well. Many years ago, in the early 1980s, I met a great Rabbi—Chacham Abraham Raful (the uncle of Chacham Yosef Raful shlit"a from Ateret Torah). He was in his 90s at the time. When he heard my last name was Sutton, he asked, "Are you related to Abraham Sutton?" That was my great-grandfather. When I said yes, he told me a story he had witnessed firsthand: "Your great-grandfather lived in Syria, but he would travel to Yerushalayim on occasion. One morning in shul, I noticed he was weeping bitterly during his tefillah. Thinking he had a terrible personal problem, I asked him, 'Mr. Sutton, how can I help you? What's wrong?' He answered, 'Nothing is wrong. But every morning when I recite Birkat HaTorah and reach the words וצאצאנו וצאצאי צאצאנו ( 'our children and the descendants of our children' ), I think to myself: My children I know, and I can guide them to the best of my ability. But my grandchildren and great-grandchildren—what can I do for them? All I can do is cry for them. So that is what I do every morning during Birkot HaShachar.'" Chacham Abraham Raful concluded: "If he has religious grandchildren and great-grandchildren today, it is from those tears." I am living proof—a product of tears shed decades ago that are still working today. And while there were tears that seemingly didn't work immediately for certain family members, in the end, even those who experienced a temporary lapse returned. The spiritual gene was awakened by those prayers. Understanding the Full Impact of Tefillah The Steipler ( Chayei Olam , ch. 28) explains that the question "Why wasn't my prayer answered?" comes from a flawed perspective. We have no idea what would have happened without our prayers. How can we say a prayer wasn't answered when it may have prevented a far worse outcome? The Midrash notes that prayer sometimes accomplishes half: When a decree was issued that all of Aharon HaKohen's children should pass away, his and Moshe's prayers saved two of his four sons. While losing two sons was a horrific tragedy, the prayer mitigated a harsh decree and saved the remaining two. Tears with a Delayed Reaction: The 100-Year Siyum Sometimes, tears have a delayed reaction even for the very person they were meant for. (Jewish Observer, Dec. '98, p. 47) A man once made a Siyum Mishnayos on Shas for his father's yahrzeit , marking the 100th anniversary of his father's arrival in America. He retold the trials his family faced and how the "Goldene Medina" (America) had eroded their Yiddishkeit. He was the youngest of nine children, and his eight older siblings had already severed their connection to Yiddishkeit. His father's last hope was him—Mordechai. On his 16th birthday, Mordechai built up the courage to confront his father before davening : "Papa, I'm not going to Yeshiva College. I'm not going to lay tefillin anymore. I'm not going to shul on Shabbos. I want to be just like my brothers, sisters, and friends." The author recalled: "I raised my hands expecting a slap, but my father stopped and began to plead: 'Motke, du bist die letzte—you're the last one. My last hope. Don't say that. Don't mean it.' I was shocked to hear my father beg. 'Papa, please,' I said. 'I don't want to learn to be a rabbi. I just want to be like everyone else.' 'So don't be a rabbi!' he cried. 'Just stay a good Jew—put on tefillin, keep kosher, keep Shabbos. Don't become like the others. It's enough that I raised eight—I don't need nine! Motke, it's enough already!' My father burst into tears. I hugged him and cried too: 'Papa, please don't cry. It makes no sense to me to be frum, but I'll try.'" For 16-year-old Mordechai, those tears were soon forgotten as he eventually drifted away like his siblings. Decades later, however, the tears returned to him. When his own son wrote to him from Jerusalem saying he had enrolled in Yeshiva Ohr Somayach, Mordechai booked a flight to Israel to talk him out of his "foolishness." But as he prepared to leave, the memory of his father's tears came rushing back—and his heart changed. At the Siyum , he concluded: "On this centennial of my father's arrival in America and on his yahrzeit, I want to say: 'America, you beat us Jews bad, but you didn't win.' And to my father: 'Papa, you were beaten badly, but you didn't lose.' "

Join our WhatsApp group for weekly exclusive content: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FEgoaCOQoyU2VX49SwA8Aw?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4   Be Courageous, be Honest, be a Jew. Those were the words with which a parent took leave of his son during the Holocaust.    However much we are aware of the terrible years that befell our People, the words and testimonies shake us and make us rethink Faith & Suffering   Mrs Zahava Ungar & Mr Yisrael Diamond are living proof to the tragedies and perseverance that took them through 5 years of torment. They are both heads of a families today which have continued the Yiddishkeit of pre-war generations. Their words need to be heard.   Timestamps: [0:00:00] – Survivor vignette: sneaking out for water, sister taken [0:00:38] – Podcast introduction and dedication [0:01:50] – Framing the episode: from numbers to personal stories; link to Tisha B'Av [0:03:33] – Reading and discussion of the three Holocaust letters (to ~[0:07:30]) [0:07:37] – Introduction to Mrs. Sahava Unger [0:08:17] – Early life, Nazi occupation, father taken to labor [0:10:28] – Ghetto, deportation to Auschwitz [0:13:47] – Birkenau, living conditions, selection, loss of sister [0:18:47] – Liberation, aunts in “Canada,” uncle in Sonderkommando, journey after the war ~[0:24:27]–[0:29:00] – Reflections on fear, hunger, cold; her later life and family [0:29:00] – Introduction to Mr. Yustral Diamond [0:29:23] – Leaving Antwerp; journey to Montpellier, south of France [0:31:08] – Round-up orders; warning and help from French gendarmerie chief [0:38:21] – Hiding in villages, resistance environment, daily terror [0:45:32] – Post-war: yeshiva, return to Antwerp, move to Golders Green, religious perseverance [0:48:07] – Introduction to Rav Yeshua Grunwald [0:49:57] – Excerpts from his writings; Holocaust suffering as “mizbeach” / Kodesh Kodashim [0:53:29] – His closing prayer for justice and redemption [0:54:17]–end – Host's closing words and Tisha B'Av message

Shiur #10 in Rabbi Jonathan Rietti's in-depth (b'iyun) series on Likutey Moharan — Torah Dalet (4).When a person knows that everything that happens to him is for his good — כשאדם יודע שכל מאורעיו הם לטובתו — this itself is a taste of Olam Haba. But if everything is truly l'tovah, that has to include every mistake, every regret, every painful memory. So what does Hashem want us to do with our past?In this shiur, Rabbi Rietti takes us through Rebbe Nachman's revolutionary understanding of the mind: all suffering and exile exist only to the degree that da'as is missing (Torah 21), Hashem makes room for us inside the suffering itself — בצר הרחבת לי (Torah 195), and atzvus — anxiety, worry, depression — is not caused by our circumstances but by our own thinking about them (Torah 155). Because ein shum ye'ush ba'olam klal — there is no despair in the world at all.Topics covered:• "BaHashem ahalel davar" — praising Hashem from the same place of simcha, in good times and bad• Kaveh means EXPECT, not hope — waiting for Mashiach like you wait for a bus you know is coming• ביום ההוא יהיה ה' אחד ושמו אחד — why in the future there will be only one bracha: HaTov v'HaMeitiv• "If I would know Him, I would be Him" — da'as as the bridge between this world and eternal life• Life and death separated by only one amah — the equanimity of true tzaddikim• The world as a movie set: everyone is reading Hashem's script, only you choose your response• Anxiety over tuition, bills and parnassah — where the stress really comes from and how to surrender it• Mai d'hava hava — the past is the past; why Torah beats therapy on handling worry• דאגה בלב איש ישחנה — and the end of the pasuk most therapists have never read: ודבר טוב ישמחנה• Kol d'avid Rachmana l'tav avid — training yourself on every bump in the roadSources: Likutey Moharan I: Torah 4, Torah 21:11, Torah 78, Torah 155, Torah 195; Tehillim 4:2 & 116; Zechariah 14:9; Yeshayahu 5:13 & 11:9; Nedarim 41; Pesachim 50a; Sotah — mai d'hava hava; Mishlei 12:25; Shulchan Aruch OC 230:5; Kuzari; Pele Yoetz; Me'am Lo'ezNext shiur: Vidui Devarim — the true Torah sources of verbal confession in Yiddishkeit.#RebbeNachman #LikuteyMoharan #Breslov #JonathanRietti #Emunah #Anxiety #Torah #Chizuk #BRI

התוכן שיעור היומי בספר המצוות להרמב"ם הוא – "שצוונו להביא כל הקרבנות המוטלין עליו ברגל הראשון שיפגע בנו משלשה הרגלים וכו'". הלימוד מזה בעבודת האדם, שהרי גם כאשר נמצאים בגלות ישנו "בית המקדש" באופן ד"מקדש מעט" בביתו של כאו"א מישראל, עליו אומר הקב"ה "ושכנתי בתוכם", וזה צ"ל ניכר בכל פרט ופרט של הבית – ובמיוחד בהבנים ובהבנות: התוכן ד"עלי' לרגל" הוא – "יראה כל זכורך אל פני האדון ה'" – ההתקשרות עם הקב"ה. ודוגמתו בחיי היום-יום הוא באמירת "מודה אני לפניך מלך חי וקיים" בהתחלת היום. וזוהי ההוראה משיעור היומי – שיש להביא את כל הנדרים ונדבות וכו' מיד ברגל הראשון: לא לחכות למלא את כל ההתחייבויות בעניני יהדות שמקבל ע"ע עד שמגיע יום מיוחד, אלא לעשות זאת תיכף ומיד בהזדמנות הראשונה ש"עולה לרגל", שזה אפי' ביום חול רגיל, בהתחלת היום באמירת מודה אני, כנ"ל. משיחת יום ה' פ' נצבים, כ"ו אלול ה'תשמ"ה, לנשי ובנות חב"ד תחיינה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=15-07-2026 Synopsis Today's Sefer Hamitzvos states that one is obligated to bring all his pledged offerings on the first festival following the undertaking of the pledge. The purpose of the festival pilgrimage is that “All your males shall appear before the Master, Hashem” – to connect with Hashem. Similarly, every Jew makes a minor “festival pilgrimage” every day when he connects to Hashem by saying Modeh Ani in the morning. And this is the lesson from this mitzvah: one must not wait to fulfill his commitments in matters of Yiddishkeit until some later time or special date; rather, one should do fulfill them immediately upon the very first “festival pilgrimage” – the Modeh Ani recited every day.Excerpt from sichah of Thursday, parashas Nitzavim, 26 Elul 5745 – to N'shei u'Bnos Chabad. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=15-07-2026

התוכן ברוב הארצות ימים אלו הם ימי "חופש" לילדים מלימודים שאינם "לימודי קודש". [איני רוצה לקרוא לזה "לימודי חול", כי באמת היו צריכים להשתדל שלימודים אלו יהיו "על טהרת הקודש" (לצורך ידיעת חשבונות בתורה וכו'). כי לולא זאת, הרי החכמות חיצוניות "מלביש ומטמא בחי' חב"ד שבנפשו האלקית וכו'" (כלשון אדה"ז בתניא) – שענין הטומאה הוא דבר החמור ביותר, וזה נוגע אפי' לקטני-קטנים וכו'. ולאידך – מכיון שישנה כללות הענין דחכמות חיצוניות, מובן שאפשר לנצלם לעניני קדושה או לפרנסת בני-ביתו וכו'. ומובן, מכיון שהוא עצמו משוחד בדבר, שצריך למצוא מישהו אחר שיפסוק לו אם בשבילו לימוד זה הוא דבר המטמא את הנפש או דבר המותר לפרנסתו כו']. יש להשתדל שהתלמידים ינצלו את זמנם הפנוי ולמלא זה בלימודי קודש ועניני תומ"צ. זהו דבר הכרחי, חיוני ורציני ביותר. וכדאי להשתדל שישלחו את הילדים למנות-קיץ המתנהלים לפי רוח היהדות, שהילדים נמצאים באוירת המחנה במשך תקופה ממושכת וברציפות. ומובן גודל התועלת שבדבר.משיחת י"ג תמוז ה'תשמ"ב ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=05-07-2026 Synopsis In most countries, this is the time of the year when children are given vacation from the study of non-holy subjects. (I do not want to call them “secular studies” because the truth is that such subjects should be put to use for holy purposes, such as understanding Torah-related measurements and calculations etc. Otherwise, as the Alter Rebbe says in Tanya, studying such subjects “clothes and defiles the Chochmah, Binah, and Daas of one's Divine soul...” something very severe, as seen from the fact that impurity affects even a newborn child etc. On the other hand, since such studies exist, it is clear that they can be utilized for holiness or for earning a livelihood etc. But since a person is biased when it comes to his livelihood, one must find someone else to rule for him whether the study is something that defiles the soul or something permissible etc.) It is a necessary, vital, and a very serious matter to ensure that this free time during the summer is filled with holy studies and with Torah and mitzvos. Moreover, it is worthwhile to endeavor that children be sent to summer camps conducted in the spirit of Yiddishkeit, where the children remain in the camp atmosphere for an extended and uninterrupted period of time, the tremendous benefit of which is self-understood.Excerpt from sichah of 13 Tammuz 5742 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=05-07-2026 לע"נ הרה"ח ר' פנחס בן הרב יהושע ע"ה קארף ליום היארצייט שלו כ' תמוז. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' מנחם מעדל שי' קארף

התוכן אבות פ"ו מ"ח: "הנוי והכח והעושר וכו' נאה לצדיקים ונאה לעולם . . אלו שבע מדות . . כולם נתקיימו ברבי ובניו". וצ"ל: 1) הרי "מאי דהוה הוה"! 2) איך יכול כל א' ללמוד מזה ש"נתקיימו ברבי ובניו" ש"מי ידמה לו"?! אלא זהו הדיוק שנק' כאן לא "רבי יהודה הנשיא" או "רבינו הקדוש" אלא "רבי ובניו", שמזה מובן שכל א' שהולך באורחותיו אשר הורנו והוא "רבי" שלו, הרי הוא מ"בניו" ("בניך אלו התלמידים") ויכול להתקיים בו שבע מדות אלו! וההוראה לכל א' מזה ש"כולם נתקיימו ברבי ובניו": בנוגע להפצת התורה והיהדות צריך כל א' הראוי להוראה – ובפרט עפ"י הוראת נשיא דורנו להפיץ התורה והיהדות גם לאלו שלא מבינים לה"ק ואידיש, ואפי' לקטנים שבקטנים – להיות "רבי" ולעסוק בהפצת היהדות! ואז מובטח שכל השבע מדות אלו ש"נאה לצדיקים ונאה לעולם" יתקיימו בו כ"רבי" (מי שבדרגא זו) או כ"בניו" (מי שבדרגא זו).ב' חלקים משיחת מוצאי ש"פ נצבים ה'תשל"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=03-07-2026 Synopsis The Mishna states in Pirkei Avos states (6:8): “Beauty, strength, wealth, honor, wisdom, sageness, old age and children are becoming to the righteous and becoming to the world…These seven qualities enumerated by the Sages for the righteous were all fulfilled in Rebbi and his sons.” But seemingly, (1) “What happened, happened”; how is it relevant that these qualities were fulfilled in Rebbi and his sons? Moreover, (2) What is the lesson for an ordinary person from the fact that “they were fulfilled in Rebbi and his sons,” when an ordinary person cannot compare to Rebbi and his sons? The explanation lies in the Mishna's choice of title here – “in Rebbi and his sons” (rather than “in Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi and his sons” or “in Rabbeinu HaKadosh and his sons”) – which teaches us that anyone whose “Rebbi” is a Rabbeinu Hakadosh (by virtue of following in his ways) is included among “his sons” (“‘Your sons' – this refers to students”), and therefore these seven qualities can be fulfilled in him as well. Additionally: anyone who is fit to teach others must be a “Rebbi” and involve himself in spreading Torah and Yiddishkeit (especially in light of the directive of the Nasi of our generation to spread Torah and Yiddishkeit even to those who do not understand Hebrew or Yiddish etc.). Then one is assured that all seven qualities, which are “becoming for the righteous and becoming for the world,” will be fulfilled in him, whether as a “Rebbi” or as “his sons,” depending on one's level.2 excerpts from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Nitzavim 5738 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=03-07-2026 לזכות צבי אבא בן חנה שי' לרמן ליום הולדת שלו י"ט תמוז – לשנת ברכה והצלחה ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות נדבת משפחתו שי'

Trip to LA 6/11/26 – 6/14/26 Shelach 5786

התוכן בשלישי דפ' פינחס מסופר שבנות צלפחד תבעו ממשה "תנה לנו אחוזה וגו'", ואז, בזכותן, נאמרה פרשת נחלות "איש כי ימות ובן אין לו והעברתם את נחלתו לבתו וגו'". ובעבודה: איתא בגמ' ש"האיש דרכו לכבוש והאשה אין דרכה לכבוש" – כדי למלא תפקידו "לכבוש" את חלקו בעולם שיתנהג כרצון ה', צריך הוא תוקף הדעת של "בן". אבל גם מי שלא גידל דור של "בנים" רק "בנות", אינו פטור מ"כיבוש הארץ" אלא "והעברתם את נחלתו לבתו" – זה סימן שהעבודה שהיתה צ"ל ע"י הבנים יכולה להעשות ע"י הבנות. ומי זוכה לבנות כאלו – צלפחד שמסר נפשו להיות "מקושש עצים בשבת" "כדי שיהרג ויראו אחרים" שעי"ז יתברר הדין של מחלל שבת (אע"פ אשר, כמבואר באחרונים, באמת לא חילל את השבת עי"ז, אבל כלפי העדים והקהל הי' זה חילול שבת וכו') – מס"נ עבור יהודי מחלל שבת! ולכן לא הפסיד חלקו בארץ וזכה שע"י בנותיו ניתוספה פרשת ירושת הארץ בתורה. וזוהי ההוראה לנשי ישראל שידעו את היכולת הגדולה, האחריות והזכות שיש להן לפעול בחיזוק היהדות!משיחת י"ב תמוז ה'תשט"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-06-2026 Synopsis Shelishi of parashas Pinchas describes how Tzelofchad's daughters demanded of Moshe, “Give us an estate along with our father's brothers,” and it was in their merit that the section dealing with inheritances was added to the Torah: “If a man dies and has no son, you must transfer his inheritance to his daughter….” In terms of spiritual service: The Gemara says that “A man's way is to conquer, while a woman's way is not to conquer.” To fulfill one's task of “conquering” his portion of the world so that it will be conducted according to Hashem's will, a person needs the strength of mind of a “son.” But even one who did not raise a generation of “sons” but only “daughters” is not exempt from the task of “conquering the Land.” Rather, “you must transfer his inheritance to his daughter,” which indicates that the work that was to be carried out by sons can be accomplished by daughters. And who merits such daughters? Tzelofchad – who sacrificed himself by becoming “the one who gathered wood on Shabbos” “so that he would be put to death and others would see,” thereby clarifying the law of one who desecrates Shabbos – an act of mesiras-nefesh for the sake of a Jew who desecrates Shabbos! (Although, as the Acharonim explain, he did not actually desecrate Shabbos, nevertheless, in the eyes of the witnesses and the community it appeared to be a desecration of Shabbos etc.) Therefore, he did not lose his portion in the Land, and he merited that because of his daughters the section dealing with inheritance of the Land was added to the Torah. The lesson for Jewish women in our generation is that they must recognize the great ability, responsibility, and privilege they have been given, to strengthen and spread Yiddishkeit.Excerpt from sichah of 12 Tammuz 5715 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-06-2026 לע”נ הרב אורי עזרא ב"ר יוסף יהודה ע"ה ליום היארצייט שלו ט"ו תמוז. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' ישעי' ‏מנחם מענדל שי' ליפש

Sicha #268 Yud Beis Tammuz: Redefining GuiltChelek Lamed Gimmel, p. 138Join our WhatsApp group! Message Etty at 619-757-0486 to receive updates about the live learning and previous sichos shared throughout the week.This week's Sicha learning is in honor of:An anonymous sponsor, with the tefillah that our learning should help bring Moshiach.Chana Gershovitz, a longtime listener, in honor of her birthday this past week. Thank you for learning with us week after week!Sarale Bluming, in honor of the wedding of their dear children, Rikka and Dovid Barash, and with tremendous gratitude to Hashem for His many brachos. Sarale also expresses her heartfelt appreciation to Etty and Fruma for providing this invaluable treasure trove of learning that elevates, uplifts, and inspires her, and hundreds of others, week after week. "What a gift. Thank you!"This week's sicha is also sponsored by Share.Fund and 40 Mystics. I highly encourage you to visit 40Mystics.com, where Rabbi Benji asks 18 of Yiddishkeit's most profound questions to 40 thinkers and teachers from around the world.Last week's episode featured Rabbi YY Jacobson, and this week's episode features Fruma Schapiro. I hope you'll enjoy watching it!https://40mystics.com/fruma-schapiro/

The Rebbe writes that when traveling to raise funds, one should also focus on spreading Yiddishkeit. Increasing spiritual efforts leads to greater material success, and distributing shmurah matzah has a powerful effect. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/006/4180

The Rebbe encourages distributing Shmurah Matzah in the community, emphasizing its power to strengthen faith and Yiddishkeit. He sends matzos for this purpose and highlights that Matzah brings healing and fortifies belief among Jews. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/006/4183

The Rebbe addresses the recipient's lack of involvement in Chabad activities and Jewish matters, urging him to fulfill his responsibilities. He praises the recipient's wife for her dedication to education and encourages him to learn from her example. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/007/4217

The Rebbe encourages the Nshei U'Bnos Chabad branch to utilize the days of Pesach to strengthen Yiddishkeit and Torah, especially in the teachings and customs of Chassidus. He emphasizes the special merit of righteous women in redemption and wishes them a kosher, joyous Pesach. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/007/2075

The Rebbe writes that the younger generation faces greater challenges and difficulties in Yiddishkeit than previous generations. Parents must increase their efforts and warmth in transmitting Torah and mitzvos, serving as living examples, to ensure their children remain strong in their Jewish identity. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/008/002/2262

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Nachi Gordon sits down with Rabbi Shmuel Diamond for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most dramatic transformations you'll ever hear. Rabbi Diamond grew up completely secular in North London, in a world where the very idea of God was treated as ridiculous, and didn't learn the Aleph Beis until he was 21. He takes us back through his years of searching, traveling through India, chasing photography, and sinking deeper and deeper into drugs, until he hit a point so low he knew something had to change. Then came the small, almost absurd moment in a Manchester shop that he still points to as the night his teshuva truly began.   From there, the conversation follows his climb back, his move to Israel, and his journey to becoming religious. Rabbi Diamond shares how discovering Rabbi Manis Friedman's teachings on Tanya completely changed his approach to Yiddishkeit, taking him from a Yid who looked the part to someone who finally felt genuinely connected.   He also shares the story behind his "Journey to a Blessed Life" course, which is helping thousands rebuild their relationship with themselves, with others, and with Hashem. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp   _________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________ ► EL AL   From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing: "ברוכים הבאים לישראל."   Book your next flight with EL AL: https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa   _________________ ► Ness Vacation Homes   EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness.   OPTIONAL PROGRAM-LEVEL PESACH EXPERIENCE Upgrade your stay with a complete A–Z Pesach setup, including kitchen preparation, catered meals, and fully arranged details by Glatt Gourmet.   https://nessvacationhomes.com/   _________________ ► Gutnick Chumash   The Chumash that brings Rashi to life, weaving his explanations into the text with the Rebbe's approach. A favorite in homes, shuls, schools, and Chabad Houses worldwide. Synagogue Edition now 45% off, just $49.50 through June 19.   Visit KolMenachem.com or call 718-951-6328   _________________ ► UJA   UJA is at the center of Long Island's Jewish community with the shared purpose of strengthening our Jewish future.   https://ujafedny.org/five-towns   _________________ ► Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years! Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   _________________ ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  

Chof-Zayin Sivan (22:40)

The Rebbe explains that just as the Mishkan was built and carried through the desert, every Jew must create a dwelling place for Hashem even in a spiritual wilderness. The sicha highlights the special role of Jewish women in building this “Mishkan” through educating children and strengthening Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/001_002

התוכן ענינו המיוחד של יום י"ג סיון‏ – ‏היום שלאחרי סיום ימי התשלומין של חג השבועות, זמן מתן תורתנו: לאחרי שנסתיימה עבודת הקרבנות דזמן מ"ת, שענינה ברוחניות (שזה שייך גם בזמן הגלות) הוא הקרבת החיות והעונג בלימוד התורה, התבוננות ויגיעה בתורה מתוך חיות ועונג, הנה בי"ג סיון מתחילה העבודה שלאח"ז, שעיקרה‏ – ‏"גדול תלמוד שמביא לידי מעשה", שעניני התורה שלמד במשך הימים שלפנ"ז באים לידי מעשה בפועל בחיי היום יומית. ואדרבה: ההוכחה שכללות הענין דקבלת התורה היתה אצלו כדבעי ה"ז דוקא כאשר זה בא לידי מעשה, שגם כאשר באים ימי המעשה (שאינם יו"ט) הוא עוסק ב"שטורעם" חדש בכל עניני יהדות‏ – ‏לימוד וקביעות עתים לתורה, קיום המצוות ומעש"ט בכלל‏.‏משיחת י"ג סיון ה'תשמ"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-05-2026 Synopsis The unique theme of 13 Sivan, the day after the Tashlumin for Shavuos, is as follows: After the korbanos of Matan Torah (meaning, in spiritual terms, devoting one's vitality and pleasure to Torah by toiling in Torah etc.) comes the next stage of service (on 13 Sivan), which is putting one's Torah learning into actual practice in everyday life. This is the proof that one has accepted the Torah properly: when it leads to action, such that even on an ordinary day, he engages in all matters of Yiddishkeit with renewed vigor.Excerpt from sichah of 13 Sivan 5741 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-05-2026 לזכות מרת חנה בת נחמה דינה שתחי' ליום הולדת שלה י"ד סיון – לשנת ברכה והצלחה ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות נדבת משפחתה שי'

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast,  and  dive into one of the biggest struggles facing the Jewish world today: are we creating people who truly think, feel, and connect… or are we just creating followers? From anxiety and burnout to authenticity, leadership, inner purpose, and the fear-based versions of Yiddishkeit many people quietly wrestle with, this conversation goes far beyond surface-level inspiration. Rabbi YY Jacobson challenges listeners to stop seeing themselves as powerless products of "the system" and instead rediscover the "prophet" inside every Jew.    The episode also explores painful but deeply relevant topics like division within the Jewish community, trauma, parenting, mental health, spirituality, and why so many young people feel disconnected despite living more comfortable lives than any previous generation. Rabbi YY shares powerful insights about anxiety, ego, relationships, healing, and what it really means to have a relationship with Hashem that brings a person alive instead of consuming them. This is one of the most raw, philosophical, and emotionally charged conversations we've ever had, and one that will challenge the way you think about Judaism, identity, and yourself.  This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp    _________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________   ► EL AL From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing:  "ברוכים הבאים לישראל." Book your next flight with EL AL: https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa _________________   ► Kosher Klaf   This episode is brought to you by Kosher Klaf. Head over to KosherKlaf.com or call 516-737-5436 to check out their incredible selection. Plus, use coupon code meaningfulminute at checkout for free shipping!   _________________   ► Ness Vacation Homes   EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION  Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness. OPTIONAL PROGRAM-LEVEL PESACH EXPERIENCE  Upgrade your stay with a complete A–Z Pesach setup, including kitchen preparation, catered meals, and fully arranged details by Glatt Gourmet.   https://nessvacationhomes.com/   _________________   ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  

התוכן א' הענינים שבהם תלוי קיום עם ישראל הוא קיום המשפחה! וחשיבות הענין רואים ממנין בנ"י "למשפחותם לבית אבותם" [כמ"ש בשני דפ' במדבר]. וחבל שמזניחים לגמרי ענין זה! ואפי' במשפחות שומרי תומ"צ רואים ר"ל מה קורה כאשר האב, האם, הבן והבת חיים בד' "עולמות" אחרים ולא מתנהגים כמשפחה אחת‏ – ‏ע"י ששמים דגש על "כבד את אביך ואת אמך" ו"ושננתם לבניך" שעי"ז נעשים ההורים והילדים חשובים א' בעיני השני וכו'. וכ"ש במשפחות שבניהם "איבדו דרכם" ומסתובבים כ"נבוכים.. בארץ" וכו', שכ"ז הוא בגלל שההורים עסוקים לעצמם בענינם והשאירו את הילדים "שיטפסו על הקיר" לבד בחושך הגלות! א' העצות לקיום המשפחה: לפחות בשבת קודש, ובמיוחד בסעודת שבת, יתאספו כל בני המשפחה יחד וידברו בענין השבת וכו'. ו"משפחה בריאה" ביום השבת יעזור שיהי' כך במשך ימי השבוע שלאח"ז‏.ב' חלקים משיחת י' שבט ה'תשל"ד ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-05-2026 Synopsis One of the things that the existence of the Jewish people depends upon is the preservation of the Jewish family, the importance of which is seen in the way the Jewish people were counted: “according to their families, according to their fathers' houses” (as it says in sheini of parashas Bamidbar). But unfortunately, the emphasis on the family unit has been completely neglected, even in families that keep Torah and mitzvos. We see what happens, Rachmana litzlan, when the father, mother, son, and daughter live in four separate worlds instead of operating as a single family unit, by placing an emphasis on the children honoring their parents and the parents “teaching them to your children,” which causes the parents and children become important in each another's eyes etc. All the more so in families where the children have lost their way from Yiddishkeit and wander about “confused in the land,” which results from parents being preoccupied with their own concerns and leaving the children to find their way alone in the darkness of exile. One practical suggestion for preserving the family unit is that at least on Shabbos, and especially during the Shabbos meal, the entire family should sit together and talk about Shabbos etc. And when a family is healthy on Shabbos, that causes it to be healthy during the week as well.2 excerpts from sichah of 10 Shevat 5734 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-05-2026 לזכות מושקא בת חנה חי' שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה כ"ד אייר - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

Chof-Gimmel Iyar (19:45)

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Rabbi Manis Friedman returns for one of the most thought-provoking conversations yet. From modern dating and marriage to masculinity, loneliness, relationships, and what it really means to need another person, Rabbi Friedman challenges some of the most accepted ideas in today's world. He explains why he believes marriage is not about compromise, why dating has become so broken, and why so many people feel alone even while surrounded by others. The conversation then takes a deeper turn into Yiddishkeit, purpose, and Rabbi Friedman's controversial belief that Hashem "needs" us. He explains why he believes this idea changes everything about mitzvahs, relationships, Mashiach, and the meaning of being Jewish. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode will leave you thinking differently about your relationship with other people, with yourself, and with Hashem.   This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp    _________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________   ► 12 Stones Realty Discover 12 Stones a luxury private home community in the breathtaking Jerusalem Hills, combining nature, serenity, and elevated living just minutes from Jerusalem. Spacious homes, stunning views, and a one-of-a-kind family atmosphere. https://12-stones.co.il/landing/?utm_source=MPP   _________________   ► Zareinu Zareinu is transforming the lives of children with learning challenges by giving them the support, environment, and belief they need to thrive. Because every child deserves the chance to succeed, grow, and blossom. https://12-stones.co.il/landing/?utm_source=MPP   _________________   ► Israel1Stop Israel1Stop is your trusted one-stop shop for buying real estate in Israel, with brokerage, legal services, property management, and more all under one roof. Mention this ad for $1,000 off your brokerage fee.

התוכן לא שייך להשיג שלום אמיתי בא"י, "ונתתי שלום בארץ" [כמ"ש בשני דבפ' בחוקותי], ע"י ענינים של היפך התורה! ח"ו "לדון" האם לקיים פס"ד ברור בשו"ע או"ח הל' שבת סי' שכט: "עכו"ם שצרו על עיירות ישראל . . בעיר הסמוכה לספר אפילו לא באו אלא על עסקי תבן וקש מחללין עליהם את השבת" להגן על בנ"י! ובענין זה לא משנה אם זה א"י או חו"ל."התורה לא תהי' מוחלפת" ואף א' לא יכול לשנות פס"ד בשו"ע! וכאשר "בחוקותי תלכו ואת מצוותי תשמרו ועשיתם אותם" ויקיימו פס"ד זה – זוהי הדרך היחידה והבטוחה ש"ונתתי שלום בארץ" – בא"י (לגבולותי', שלימות הארץ, ביחד עם שלימות התורה ושלימות העם) ובכל מקום שיהודי נמצא, "ואולך אתכם קוממיות" – שלא נבהלים מגויים ומגוי'שקייט. וכאשר יהודי נעמד בתוקף להגן על יהודים ויהדות, יתקיים בו שגם בזמן הגלות כאשר "החושך יכסה ארץ" עדיין, הנה "עליך יזרח ה'"!משיחה לילדי מחנות קיץ "גן ישראל" ו"אמונה" שיחיו – בבית הכנסת, אחרי תפלת מנחה – יום ג' פ' תבוא, י"ד אלול ה'תש"מ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-05-2026 Synopsis It is impossible to achieve true peace in Eretz Yisroel (as the verse states in sheini of parashas Bechukosai, “I will grant peace in the land”) with any approach that runs contrary to the Torah. Chas v'shalom to “deliberate” whether to fulfill a clear ruling in the Laws of Shabbos (Orach Chaim 329) which states: “If gentiles besiege Jewish cities…in a city near the border, even if they have come only for matters of straw and stubble, Shabbos is desecrated against them” to defend the Jewish people. In this regard, it makes no difference whether it is Eretz Yisroel or the diaspora. And “The Torah will never be changed” – no one can change a ruling in the Shulchan Aruch. The only path, and the guaranteed path, to achieve true peace in Eretz Yisroel (according to its borders – completeness of the land, together with completeness of the Torah and completeness of the people), and true peace wherever a Jew is found, is to “walk in My statutes and keep My commandments and perform them,” including this halacha in the Laws of Shabbos. “And I will lead you upright” – we must not be intimidated by goyim or by goyishkeit, and when a Jew stands firmly to defend Jews and Yiddishkeit, then, even when “darkness covers the earth,” even when we are still in exile, “Hashem will shine upon you.”Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Ki Savo, 14 Elul 5740 – to the campers of Camp Gan Yisroel and Camp Emunah For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-05-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו

Chof-Alef Iyar (21:15)

Sponsored by Dovid & Gill Cofnas for the yahrtzeit of  MarcGinsburg, גד בן דוד ז"ל, on 19 Iyar. 

This episode is sponsored by Brett and Susan Nadritch, who support creative initiatives that strengthen our love for and connection to the People and Land of Israel, in honor of all the lone soldiers in the most recent Hesder draft, the class of Nisan 5786. In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Michael Olshin, educational director of Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Jerusalem, about the purpose of the gap year in Israel.In this episode we discuss: —What should our hopes and expectations be for the gap year in Israel?—How can we improve students' Hebrew proficiency?—Is it time to reimagine what the gap year in Israel could be, with a focus on contributing to the State of Israel in addition to Torah learning?Tune in to hear a conversation about our responsibility to create a Yiddishkeit that touches the lives of the wider world.Interview begins at 14:40.Rabbi Michael Olshin is the Educational Director of Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Jerusalem, bringing over 25 years of teaching and leadership experience from roles at Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim, Yeshivat Shaalvim, Bet Midrash L'Torah, and youth programs including NCSY, NCSY Kollel, and Camp Mesorah. He also serves as an educator and guide with Jroots, leading educational journeys across Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Ukraine. He lives in Bet Shemesh with his family, and his children have served in elite commando units of the Israel Defense Forces.References:If You're Reading These Words by Shlomo Kavas and Racheli Palant-RozenA Dreamer and A Fighter: Reflections and Journal Entries by Capt Amitai Zvi GranotFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

Pull up a chair, enjoy a kasha varnishke, and listen to me and Josh Alan Friedman talk about his kaleidoscopic novel, ALL ROADS LEAD TO GREAT NECK (Wyatt Doyle Books/New Texture)! We talk about the momentous years he spent in Great Neck as a kid and why he set his novel in 1970, the ne'er-do-wells and drug addicts he knew (and emulated) in school, how Great Neck has changed since his "glory days," and the larger-than-life Yiddishkeit ghost who haunts the novel. We get into how he managed to weave Irving Berlin, Floyd Patterson, and Leslie West into the story, how his wife got him to finish the book by putting up post-it notes in their kitchen about each chapter, and how he reconstructed 1970 Great Neck from his collection of the notes girls used to pass in schools and the letters his friends sent him from reform school. We also discuss life after losing his dad, Bruce Jay Friedman, in 2020, how he used to take his 14-year-old pals to see showings of Bruce Jay's play Steambath so they could catch the nude scene, how it felt to see pieces of his childhood transformed in his dad's stories (incl. a visit to Las Vegas), what's left of the New York of his heyday and why he misses Joe Franklin, the play he's writing about his chauffeur days, his retirement from his lifelong guitar career after a carpal tunnel diagnosis, and more. Follow Josh on Instagram and Facebook • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Stripe, Patreon, or Paypal, and subscribe to our e-newsletter

התוכן האחריות לומר לזולת את כל האמת בלי פשרות – נוגע מאוד, כי כאשר הלה יפגש סוכ"ס מי שכן יאמר לו את כל האמת בדברים היוצאים מן הלב ויתעורר ויתהפך מן הקצה אל הקצה – יבוא הלה אליו בטענה היתכן שהוא לא אמר לו את האמת לפני זה?! מצד אהבת ישראל יש לקרב כל יהודי – אבל בלי לוותר אפי' על דקדוק קל של דברי סופרים! וכמסופר בגמ' שכאשר רב הגיע לבבל "בקעה מצא וגדר בה גדר" ["עמי הארצים היו ומזלזלין במצוות והחמיר עליהן לעשות סייג להרחיקן מן העבירה כאדם הגודר בקעה פרוצה לשומרה". רש"י] (בנוגע לבשר בחלב, עירובין ושימוש באילן בשבת). ורק כך נהי' בבל מקום תורה עד ש"הלכה כבבלי"! וההוראה: כאשר נתקלים בענין שהדור "פרוץ" בו – לא צ"ל הגישה לוותר קצת אלא להיפך – "גדר בה גדר". ואף אם בהתחלה לא ישמחו כ"כ..., הרי מכיון שזהו רצון ה' בתורה ש"דרכי' דרכי נועם וכל נתיבותי' שלום" – הרי זוהי אהבת ישראל לאמיתתה, ולבסוף יודו לו!משיחת י"ט כסלו ה'תשל"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-04-2026 Synopsis One must tell others the whole truth about the Torah, without compromise. And if you don't tell another Jew the whole truth, then later when someone does, and that Jew is awakened and transformed, he may come back to you with a complaint for not having told him earlier…Ahavas Yisroel requires drawing every Jew near, without conceding even the slightest detail. As the Gemara relates about Rav who, upon arriving in Bavel, “found an open area” (a lack of observance with regard to meat and milk, eruvin, and using a tree on Shabbos), “and he fenced it in” (Rashi: “he imposed stringencies upon them in order to make a safeguard and distance them from sin, like a person who fences in a breached field to protect it.”). And in was precisely in this way that Bavel become a place of Torah, to the extent that “the halachah follows Bavli.” The lesson is that when one encounters a breach, an area in Torah in which the generation isn't careful, the correct approach is not to relinquish any aspect of Yiddishkeit, but on the contrary, to “fence it in” by adding additional stringencies. Even if at first people won't be happy about it, nevertheless, since this is Hashem's will as set forth in the Torah whose “ways are ways of pleasantness and all its paths are peace,” this is the true expression of Ahavas Yisroel, and in the end they will thank him for it.Excerpt from sichah of 19 Kislev 5735 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-04-2026 לע"נ מרת מלכה רייזל בת הרה"ח ר' מרדכי דובער ע"ה ראזענפעלד ליום היארצייט שלה ח' אייר. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנה הרב מנחם מענדל הכהן שי' ראזענפעלד

The Rebbe asks for a full report from Rebbetzin Chaya Sara Hecht about the activities of N'shei u'Bnos Chabad in Chicago. He teaches that “in order” means constant growth, and that even summer vacation must become a season of stronger Yiddishkeit and meaningful progress. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/008/6214

The Rebbe advises that, when possible, buying a home is preferable to renting, since the same payments build one's own future instead of another's. For specific choices, he directs the recipient to consult qualified experts, while continuing to grow in Yiddishkeit and spreading the wellsprings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/008/6215

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התוכן בכל (א' ובפרט) יהודי יש ב' ענינים: זה שהוא יחיד וזה שהוא חלק מהכלל והציבור. ולכן גם בקרבן פסח שהי' הכנה ליציאת מצרים שאז הי' לידת עם ישראל יש בו ב' הנקודות: שהוא קרבן יחיד שנעשה ע"י רוב הציבור. וההוראה: ישנם משטרים שמתנהגים באופן של"יחיד" אין שום חשיבות והוא רק חלק מה"ציבור" ונבלע בו. שיטת התורה היא שהיחיד הוא מציאות בפ"ע ו"עולם מלא", שתמיד מתחשבים בזה ועד שלפעמים זה מכריע את ענין ה"ציבור". וזוהי גם מעלת מדינה זו שאלי' הגרו יהודים "מעבר מסך הברזל" וביניהם כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר שהכריז מיד בבואו שבא כדי להראות ש"אמריקה אינה שונה" וגם כאן אפשר להתנהג עפ"י תומ"צ – שכ"ז הוא הודות לזה שה"ציבור" וה"משטר" של מדינה זו התמסרו להצלת היחיד. ומביעים בזה את הכרת הטוב למשטר המדינה והעומד בראשם שעושים כמיטב יכלתם לשמור על זכויות היחיד, גם בנוגע ליהדות.משיחת י"א ניסן ה'תשל"ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=01-04-2026 Synopsis In every person, especially a Jew, there are two aspects: the individual identity, and the fact that one is a part of the collective whole. Therefore, these two aspects are also found in the Korban Pesach, which was the preparation for the Exodus from Egypt, at which time the Jewish people were born: On the one hand, it is an individual offering, but on the other hand, it was brought by the majority of the community. The lesson is as follows: There are governments where the individual has no importance at all, and is totally absorbed within the collective. But the Torah approach is that the individual is an independent entity and a “complete world,” which is always taken into consideration, and which sometimes outweighs the interest of the collective. This is also the virtue of the United States, a country to which many Jews escaped from behind the Iron Curtain, including my father-in-law, the Rebbe, who, immediately upon arrival, announced that he had come to demonstrate that “America is no different,” and that even here it is possible to conduct oneself in accordance with Torah and mitzvos – all of which was made possible because the community and the government of this country devoted themselves to saving an individual. For this we express gratitude to the government and to those who stand at its helm, who do their utmost to safeguard the rights of the individual, including the ability to keep Yiddishkeit freely.Excerpt from sichah of 11 Nissan 5737 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=01-04-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו

Video link to this episode: https://youtu.be/QuMAGZuI5J0Frieda and  @_yiddishkeit  discuss the seder with a mix of amazing haggadah illustrations and childhood memories. CHAPTERS 0:00 intro2:51 illustrated haggadah 5:49 the opening rituals of the seder 10:33 the steps of the seder14:14 the symbolism of the matzah, maror, wine 16:37 instructions in Yiddish 21:04 the story of the Exodus 23:41 David's childhood Haggadahs 25:12 the literal-ness of the Sarajevo Haggadah 30:36 Bird's Head Haggadah 34:04 Washington Haggadah 37:15 The white Kittel 38:20 messianic images 42:53 the four sons throughout history 51:26 Hasidic depiction of The Exodus 53:17 closing rituals of the seder58:29 David's film about the haggadahBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-frieda-vizel-podcast--5824414/support.

התוכן [המשך] קל יותר לילדים למלא את שליחותם הנ"ל להשפיע על הוריהם משההורים ימלאו את שליחותם... כי כדי שההורים יפעלו על הילדים צריכים לפעמים לומר מילה או לעשות תנועה קפדנית, אבל כדי שהילדים יפעלו על הוריהם לא צריכים לזה אף פעם, מצד האהבה הגדולה של ההורים לילדים. אם הילדים רק ידברו להורים בדברים לבביים היוצאים מן הלב ומתוך כבוד, ויסבירו להם שרוצים שהבית יתנהל כבית יהודי בכל המובנים, כולל להתכונן לימי הפסח באופן שחג הפסח יהי' כשר ושמח – ברור שהדברים יכנסו ללב הוריהם ויפעלו פעולתם וימלאו את בקשת הילדים בשמחה! ובכן, הילדים שכבר עשו זאת – שימשיכו, ואלו שעדיין לא – שיתחילו: על כל בן או בת לגשת להורים ולדבר אתם על יהדות בכלל ועל ההכנות לפסח בפרט, ולהבטיח ולהראות דוגמא חי' שהם מתכוונים לזה באמת עי"ז שלוקחים חלק בזה בעצמם, ובודאי יפעלו פעולתם!משיחת י"א ניסן ה'תש"מ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-03-2026 Synopsis (Continued.) It is easier for children to fulfill this abovementioned mission of influencing their parents than it is for parents to fulfill their mission toward their children. Because for parents to influence their children, they sometimes need to use a sharp word or gesture etc., but that is never necessary when it comes to children influencing parents, due to the parents' great love for their children. If children simply speak to their parents with respect and with words that come from the heart, explaining that they want the home to be conducted as a Jewish home in every respect, including preparing for Pesach in such a way that it will be a kosher and happy Pesach – it is certain that the parents will gladly fulfill their children's request. Children who have already done so should continue, and those who have not yet done so should begin: every boy and girl should approach their parents and speak to them about Yiddishkeit in general, and about preparing for Pesach in particular, and they should promise, and demonstrate that they truly mean it, by personally taking part in the preparations – and then their words will surely have their desired effect.Excerpt from sichah of 11 Nissan 5740 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-03-2026 לזכות זעלדא בת חי'ה ריסא שתחי׳ ונגר ליום ההולדת שלה ו' ניסן - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובותנדבת אבי' ר' שמואל שי' ונגר

Jewish security is not determined by political reality but by spiritual alignment. A Jew's passion for Yiddishkeit must remain constant—both in inspiration and in struggle. Our finite effort awakens an infinite response from above that creates real success. Redemption follows a process: preparation and purification come before transformation.This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Tzav in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.

התוכן [המשך] וזהו הטעם מדוע החל אז כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר לכתוב ולפרסם זכרונותיו בשפות שונות. דלכאו', בכדי לקרב יהודי ליהדות מדוע שולחים אליו "זכרונות" במקום לשלוח אליו מאמר חסידות קל בשפה המובנת לו וכו'?! אלא מכיון שראו שישנם יהודים שלא יכניסו לבתיהם ענין שאין להם משיכה לנפש-הבהמית, ולכן, מכיון שהרי התוכן צ"ל של תומ"צ, שינו עכ"פ את הצורה החיצונית של הדברים – לצורה של סיפורים וזכרונות, ולבסוף – ימשכו גם לתוכן הדברים. דעפ"י שכל דקדושה אין מקום לכתיבת זכרונות על חשבון כתיבת מאמרי חסידות וכו', אלא כאשר מדובר אודות הצלת יהודי רגע לפני הטביעה בנהר ר"ל – אין מקום לחשבונות, ואם אא"פ להציל אותו בדרך אחרת "מושכים" אותו ע"י סיפור [אבל] עם תוכן כזה שיעמיד אותו בסוף בקרן אורה. וכך מעמידים "זרעו בחיים" אפי' בארמ"צ, ועי"ז "הוא בחיים". אלא שעפ"י דין, אין אדם מקיים מצות פרי' ורבי' אא"כ לילדים עצמם יש ילדים, ולכן לא מספיק ש"זרעו" בחיים, אלא ה"זרעו" עצמם צריכים לדאוג להחיות אחרים. משיחת יו"ד שבט ה'תשכ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-03-2026 Synopsis (Continued.) And this is the reason why my father-in-law, the Rebbe, began writing and publishing his memoirs at the time, and in different languages. Seemingly, if the goal is draw a Jew closer to Yiddishkeit, why would he send a book of memoirs rather than a maamar Chassidus that he can understand etc.? The answer is that there were Jews who were so focused on the wants of the animal soul that they wouldn't even allow a maamar into their home; therefore, he put material whose content is Torah and mitzvos in the external form of stories and memoirs, so that they would read it and ultimately be drawn to the inner content as well. This explains how he could devote his time to writing memoirs at the expense of composing maamarim (which seemingly is totally illogical): when it comes to saving a Jew from drowning in the sea of ignorance Rachmana litzlan, there is no room for logical calculations – if one cannot be pulled out of the water with a maamar etc., then he must be pulled out with a story whose content will eventually place him in a place of light. In this way it is possible to raise “offspring who are alive” even in Egypt, and thereby “he, too is alive.” But according to halacha, a person does not fulfill the mitzvah of pru u'rvu unless one's children have children of their own. Therefore, it is not enough that “his offspring is alive”; rather, those offspring must themselves make sure to give life to others.Excerpt from sichah of 10 Shevat 5726 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-03-2026 לזכות חוה בת דבורה לאה שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה ג' ניסן - לשנת ברכה והצלחה‏, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

The Rebbe responds to a report of someone feeling spiritually discouraged. He explains that a feeling of brokenness can sometimes be constructive—like a seed that must first decay in the ground before it can grow—but only if it leads to renewed effort and increased action in Yiddishkeit. If, however, it weakens a person's resolve and diminishes their activity, it is not healthy bitterness but harmful sadness. PDF Link: https://www.soulwords.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/30-letters-30-days-17.pdf

The Rebbe responds to a report of someone feeling spiritually discouraged. He explains that a feeling of brokenness can sometimes be constructive—like a seed that must first decay in the ground before it can grow—but only if it leads to renewed effort and increased action in Yiddishkeit. If, however, it weakens a person's resolve and […]

When people unexpectedly come into one's life, it may reflect a deeper spiritual purpose. Just as physical food contains a divine spark that nourishes the soul, encounters between people can be opportunities to help another Jew strengthen their connection to Yiddishkeit. PDF Link: https://www.soulwords.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/30-letters-30-days-10.pdf

When people unexpectedly come into one's life, it may reflect a deeper spiritual purpose. Just as physical food contains a divine spark that nourishes the soul, encounters between people can be opportunities to help another Jew strengthen their connection to Yiddishkeit. PDF Link: https://www.soulwords.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/30-letters-30-days-10.pdf

Our Intergenerational Divergence series is sponsored by our friends Sarala and Danny Turkel.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Yakov Danishefsky—a licensed clinical social worker and the author of The Attached Haggadah—about the imperfect ways in which we transmit the Jewish story. In this episode we discuss:How do we deal with the lived reality that the Passover Seder isn't a perfect transmission of our foundational beliefs? Why do some people try to leave Yiddishkeit while others stay in the community?What is the deeper significance of chametz and matza?Tune in for a conversation about the role of broken expectations in the story of our redemption.Interview begins at 12:29.Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He is the founder of Mind Body Therapy, a private group practice in Chicago. Yakov has semicha and a Master's in Jewish Philosophy from Yeshiva University and is a popular speaker, teacher, and author on the intersection of spirituality, philosophy, and psychology. He is the author of Attached: Connecting to Our Creator: A Jewish Psychological Approach.References:Home Is Where We Start From: Essays by a Psychoanalyst by D. W. WinnicottReb Meilech on the Haggadah by Yisroel BesserThe Attached Haggadah by Rabbi Yakov DanishefskyAttached: Connecting to Our Creator: A Jewish Psychological Approach by Rabbi Yakov DanishefskyBerakhot 3aTzidkat HaTzadik 154The Baderech Haggadah by Rav Judah Mischel18Forty Podcast: Yakov Danishefsky: Religion and Mental Health: God and UsFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

In this special Ask Away “Junior Edition” of the Everyday Judaism podcast, recoded during the Super Bowl Halftime, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe opens the floor to a group of young yeshiva students (ages 12–14) who ask thoughtful, deep questions on halacha, Torah, and Jewish life. The rabbi answers with warmth, clarity, and practical wisdom, often tying responses to broader lessons in emunah, mitzvot, and character.Key questions & answers:Aryeh Buchwald: Why does Hashem put us in Olam HaZeh instead of straight to Olam HaBa? — To remove “bread of shame” (nahama d'kisufa). If Hashem gave reward without earning it, we'd feel shame. This world lets us earn Olam HaBa through free will (bechira), overcoming challenges, and building a real relationship with Hashem.Shlomo Chaim Lieberman: Why is Yisro called “Chosen Moshe” and “Kohein Midyon” after his introduction, not just “Yisro”? — Yisro had seven names/titles. He explored every religion before discovering truth in Judaism and converting. The titles highlight his journey and stature—he overcame big challenges to join Klal Yisroel.Ephraim Yaghobian: Can a Jew work cleaning a church room that doesn't contain Avodah Zarah/Idolatry (e.g., priest's office)? — Generally permissible if no actual avodah zarah is present and no direct involvement in idolatry. Still, a God-fearing person may prefer to avoid any connection or send a non-Jewish worker instead. Each case should be asked to a local Orthodox rabbi.Yitzi Wolbe: Why does Gemara argue back and forth instead of just giving the halacha? — Judaism is about seeking truth (emes), not blind faith. Questions are essential—every page of Gemara has questions & answers to verify and deepen understanding. Other religions often forbid questions; Yiddishkeit welcomes them because truth withstands scrutiny.David Balsam: Why wait 6 hours after meat but only 30 minutes after milk? — Meat flavor lingers longer (stays between teeth); milk clears quickly. Hard cheese (e.g., Swiss) follows meat's waiting time because its flavor also persists.Shlomo Wolbe: Why so many different Minhagim (customs) if all Jews follow Torah? — Halacha gives a framework; minhagim are individual/community expressions of fulfilling mitzvot. Everyone must follow core halacha, but variations (e.g., hat styles, prayer customs) are allowed as long as they're rooted in Torah. Hashem loves diversity within unity—12 tribes each had their lane.Aryeh Buchwald: Is it allowed to pretend not to be home when a meshulach (charity collector) knocks? — Avoid outright lying (“I'm not home”). Better to say “I'm busy now” or “not able right now.” Don't say “I have nothing” (opens ayin hara). Giving with a smile is a huge privilege—Hashem sometimes appears as the poor person to see how we treat Him.Shlomo Chaim Lieberman: Eruv on Shabbos—why do we need it? — Biblical prohibition against carrying from private to public domain. Chazal created eruv as a rabbinic solution: string around neighborhood makes it one domain. One of seven major rabbinic enactments (others include netilat yadayim, Shabbos candles). Observe meticulously—many communities have multiple eruvim.The rabbi praises the boys' depth and encourages asking questions—Judaism thrives on seeking truth.Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on February 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Edited by Yitzi Wolbe and Released as Podcast on February 16, 2026_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1CShare your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! 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:#AskAway, #Torah, #Halacha, #Q&A, #Jewish, #Halacha, #Superbowl, #Halftime  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this special Ask Away “Junior Edition” of the Everyday Judaism podcast, recoded during the Super Bowl Halftime, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe opens the floor to a group of young yeshiva students (ages 12–14) who ask thoughtful, deep questions on halacha, Torah, and Jewish life. The rabbi answers with warmth, clarity, and practical wisdom, often tying responses to broader lessons in emunah, mitzvot, and character.Key questions & answers:Aryeh Buchwald: Why does Hashem put us in Olam HaZeh instead of straight to Olam HaBa? — To remove “bread of shame” (nahama d'kisufa). If Hashem gave reward without earning it, we'd feel shame. This world lets us earn Olam HaBa through free will (bechira), overcoming challenges, and building a real relationship with Hashem.Shlomo Chaim Lieberman: Why is Yisro called “Chosen Moshe” and “Kohein Midyon” after his introduction, not just “Yisro”? — Yisro had seven names/titles. He explored every religion before discovering truth in Judaism and converting. The titles highlight his journey and stature—he overcame big challenges to join Klal Yisroel.Ephraim Yaghobian: Can a Jew work cleaning a church room that doesn't contain Avodah Zarah/Idolatry (e.g., priest's office)? — Generally permissible if no actual avodah zarah is present and no direct involvement in idolatry. Still, a God-fearing person may prefer to avoid any connection or send a non-Jewish worker instead. Each case should be asked to a local Orthodox rabbi.Yitzi Wolbe: Why does Gemara argue back and forth instead of just giving the halacha? — Judaism is about seeking truth (emes), not blind faith. Questions are essential—every page of Gemara has questions & answers to verify and deepen understanding. Other religions often forbid questions; Yiddishkeit welcomes them because truth withstands scrutiny.David Balsam: Why wait 6 hours after meat but only 30 minutes after milk? — Meat flavor lingers longer (stays between teeth); milk clears quickly. Hard cheese (e.g., Swiss) follows meat's waiting time because its flavor also persists.Shlomo Wolbe: Why so many different Minhagim (customs) if all Jews follow Torah? — Halacha gives a framework; minhagim are individual/community expressions of fulfilling mitzvot. Everyone must follow core halacha, but variations (e.g., hat styles, prayer customs) are allowed as long as they're rooted in Torah. Hashem loves diversity within unity—12 tribes each had their lane.Aryeh Buchwald: Is it allowed to pretend not to be home when a meshulach (charity collector) knocks? — Avoid outright lying (“I'm not home”). Better to say “I'm busy now” or “not able right now.” Don't say “I have nothing” (opens ayin hara). Giving with a smile is a huge privilege—Hashem sometimes appears as the poor person to see how we treat Him.Shlomo Chaim Lieberman: Eruv on Shabbos—why do we need it? — Biblical prohibition against carrying from private to public domain. Chazal created eruv as a rabbinic solution: string around neighborhood makes it one domain. One of seven major rabbinic enactments (others include netilat yadayim, Shabbos candles). Observe meticulously—many communities have multiple eruvim.The rabbi praises the boys' depth and encourages asking questions—Judaism thrives on seeking truth.Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on February 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Edited by Yitzi Wolbe and Released as Podcast on February 16, 2026_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1CShare your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! 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:#AskAway, #Torah, #Halacha, #Q&A, #Jewish, #Halacha, #Superbowl, #Halftime  ★ Support this podcast ★

This episode addresses the reaction that followed Nissim Black becoming Jewish. It also follows the discourse around how antisemitism intensified, including controversies involving Kanye West and Candace Owens. It looks at how those conversations spilled into everyday interactions, changing how people spoke, distanced themselves, or made assumptions. The focus is on identity, conversion, social consequences, and the choice to speak plainly rather than retreat or self-censor.Nissim's channels hereYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nissimblackofficial/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04QgfIIHBRS0b6XiY3kYYy✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► The Dream Raffle: Win a $1.2 Million Apartment in JerusalemHelp beautiful causes and also walk away with keys to a gorgeous - fully furnished - apartment in Jerusalem (if you win!)Use PROMO code: INSPIRE for $10 OFF + DOUBLE Tickets→ http://bit.ly/4nUg7gV► United Refua Healthshare: Spend Less, Save More, Get CareImagine healthcare that puts you first - and can save you thousands.Enroll here→ https://bit.ly/3MD9RN9→ 440-772-0700→ Eli's Kosher Money Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnNaMEumWQg&t=4s► Woodmont College: Smart FutureThe right way to take your career seriously.More here→ https://bit.ly/43Vn8Xs► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car CompanyFor over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery.Call today!→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce► Torat Imecha Nach Yomi SiyumThousands of Jewish women just finished a two year journey through Nach.On February 15, the OU Women's Initiative is celebrating the completion of the third Nach Yomi cycle in Woodmere, NY.→ Details + locations: https://go.ou.org/p7UuxpG✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov MosheHave a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com #iftnLchaim.

Send us a textFinding Light in Darkness: A Chanukah Special with Esther SitbonIn this Chanukah episode of 'From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we discuss the profound themes of light, purpose, and resilience in the face of darkness. Joined by special guest Esther Sitbon, founder and director of Lahaalot, the conversation delves into the challenges and emotional journeys that define their spiritual lives. The episode reflects on the impact of recent tragic events in Sydney and how the teachings of Chanukah can guide us through difficult times. Esther shares her personal journey of discovering her Jewish identity, the importance of Bitachon (trust in Hashem), and the transformative power of bringing light into the world. This inspiring discussion is dedicated to empowering women to elevate their consciousness and live meaningful, connected lives.EPISODE SPONSORSKOSHER TRAVELERSAs Jews around the world are starting to think about the upcoming Pesach, we're grateful to have Kosher Travelers as the sponsor of this episode and to spotlight their Pesach 2026 experience on the Greek island of Rhodes. This thoughtfully curated program combines authentic Yiddishkeit with a breathtaking Mediterranean setting, offering a warm, Chabad-friendly environment that feels soulful, personal, and deeply meaningful. The Rhodes program attracts a diverse, thoughtful crowd of families, couples, and individuals who value depth and quality, alongside an exceptional gourmet culinary experience, outstanding speakers, and engaging Yom Tov programming. One of the major advantages is peace of mind—multiple Sedarim, full Yom Tov coverage, and a strong kids and teen program allow guests to truly be present without the stress of Pesach preparation. With pricing based on double occupancy rather than per person, it also offers outstanding value, along with the kind of personal attention that makes you feel part of a community, not just a guest. To learn more about Pesach 2026 in Rhodes, and get their current special price of 12 nights for the price of 10, visit koshertravelers.com.View Kosher Travelers upcoming trips and learn more here: https://koshertravelers.com/GUEST BIOEsther Sitbon is a teacher, speaker, and community builder based in Miami, and the founder of OT (Orot Torah), a global platform dedicated to helping Jewish women reconnect to their inner light through Torah, trust, and purpose. With over 17 years of experience guiding women from diverse backgrounds, Esther is known for her warmth, depth, and ability to bridge spiritual wisdom with real life. Through her Torah classes, women's midrasha, podcast, and magazine, she empowers women to become lamplighters—revealing their own light and helping others do the same.Follow along with Esther and hear her message here: https://www.instagram.com/esther_sitbon/CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Purpose and Light01:31 Sydney Massacre and Chanukah Reflections05:35 This Pesach!08:51 Meet Esther Sitbon11:09 Esther's Journey and Mission15:38 Challenges and Trust in Hashem27:37COMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: