Podcasts about Yiddishkeit

Rabbi Stark speaks about the amazing advancements in AI, the lifecycle of animals, and how neither come close to the unbelievable opportunity which we, as people, are afforded.

Yud-Daled Elul (23:23)

Rabbi Stark discusses the Chareidi hesitation on joining the IDF. The explanation may surprise you.

The Mashgiach continues with the animal theme to explain what we can learn from the animalistic instinct of self-preservation.

Did the Rambam really not "hold of" Kabbalah and the danger of learning torah without a mesorah.

Elul is all about a relationship. After a safari trip over bein hazmanim to South Africa, Rabbi Stark has an entirely new pshat on how the animal within helps one build that relationship with Hashem.

This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Rachel Tova Ebner, translator of a new volume of the teachings of Rav Kook, about what the spirituality of Rav Kook adds to our Jewish practice and to our understanding of ourselves.As we approach Rav Kook's yahrzeit (3 Elul), we're directing our attention to the spiritual dimension of Yiddishkeit outlined in his works. In this episode we discuss:What does Rav Kook teach us about our yearning for God?What is the role of feelings in our inner work? What does it mean for us to change as the Torah stays the same? Tune in to hear a conversation about the paradox inherent in trying to “change the past” via teshuva. Interview begins at 14:57.Rachel Tova Ebner grew up in Manhattan and made Aliyah to Jerusalem with her family in 1982. She is linguist and lyricist, a teacher and translator, with a Master's degree in Hebrew from the Bernhard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University. Her most recent professional endeavor was to participate in the translation of the new Koren Tanach. She has three children and eleven grandchildren.Chapters (Produced by Sofer.AI):Teshuvah 0:14Re‑examining Our Bullseye: The Conceptzia Idea 3:38Lakewood Yeshiva's Future and Community Burnout 6:50Generational Mission Shifts and Klal Yisrael 8:37Introducing Rav Kook's Torah of Tomorrow 11:52Translator Rachel Tova Ebner on Her Father's Influence 15:00Early Memories of Learning with Rabbi Bernstein 16:15Limits on Naming and Speaking About God 21:32The Classic Child's Question: Is God in the Toilet? 22:46Ikveta d'Mishicha: The Era of Messianic Footsteps 25:18Rav Kook's Call for New Spiritual Consciousness 26:18Direct Encounter with God—Beyond Rabbis and Texts 28:01Rav Kook's Historical Context and Practical Inner Work 43:28Compassion and Inner Work with the Soul 45:36Rav Kook on Teshuva and Cosmic Will 47:30Personal Metaforms: Smoking as Spiritual Symbol 50:32Rav Kook's Vision for Secular Israelis 52:32Calling Artists of the Sacred in Modern Times 55:00The Summons to Holy Consciousness Excerpt 57:01Choosing a Rav Kook Translation for Study 62:23Evolution as Cosmic Optimism in Rav Kook 64:13Finding a Spiritual Path Beyond Halacha 67:08Critique of Galut and Return to Eretz Yisrael 68:17Personal Sleep Habits: A Goyish Schedule 70:06Rav Kook's Vision: Renewing the Old, Sanctifying the New 73:27Intuition and Faith in Personal Spiritual Direction 75:09Despair as Catalyst for Renewal in Orot Hateshuva 76:56Closing Remarks and Sponsor Acknowledgments 80:49Traditional Closing Prayer and Song 81:50References:18Forty Podcast: “Rav Judah Mischel: A Change in Progress”The Torah of Tomorrow: OneSong by Rachel Tova EbnerRenewing the Old, Sanctifying the New: The Unique Vision of Rav Kook by Marc B. Shapiro18Forty Podcast: “Marc B. Shapiro: Where Does Orthodox Judaism Come From?”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

התוכן יחד עם כל ההחלטות טובות יש להתחיל מיד עם ענין של מעשה בפועל: א. שלכל ילד וילדה יהי': 1) סידור משלהם, ולכתוב על דף הראשון "לה' הארץ ומלואה" בצירוף שם היהודי של הילד/ילדה, והרי נוסף על ענין התפלה יש בסידור גם פסוקים מתורה. 2) קופת צדקה משלהם ושיכניסו בו מטבע בכל יום חול. ב. להחליט שהמחשבה, דבור ומעשה הראשון של היום יהיו לה'. ג. שכל ילד ישפיע על לפחות עוד ילד א' להתחיל ללבוש טלית-קטן, וכל ילדה תשפיע על לפחות עוד ילדה א' להתחיל להדליק נש"ק ויו"ט. שזה יאיר את העולם, שיהי' "קץ שם לחושך" בגאולה ע"י משיח צדקנו, שתבוא מהר יותר ע"י שכאו"א מכם יוסיפו בעניני יהדות. ושעוד בימים האחרונים של הגלות יהי' כתיבה וחתימה טובה לשנה טובה ומתוקה לכאו"א מכם, ההורים וכל עם ישראל. א' השיחות יום ג' פ' שופטים, ב' אלול, אחר תפלת מנחה, ה'תשל"ז – להילדים דמחנות קיץ יומיים שיחיו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=26-08-2025 Synopsis Together with all the good resolutions, one should start right away with something practical: (1) Every Jewish boy and girl should have their own siddur, with the world לה' הארץ ומלואה (“The earth and everything in it belongs to Hashem”) and the child's Jewish name inscribed on the front page (a siddur contains tefillah as well as verses from the Torah), and also their own tzedakah box, into which they should place a coin every weekday. (2) One should resolve that the first thought, word, and action of the day will be for Hashem. (3) Every boy should influence at least one other boy to begin wearing a tallis katan, and every girl should influence at least one other girl to begin lighting Shabbos and Yom Tov candles. This will illuminate the world and bring about “an end to darkness” through the coming of Moshiach Tzidkeinu, which will be hastened by every one of you adding in matters of Yiddishkeit. And even during these last days of exile, every one of you, your parents, and the entire Jewish people will be inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet year.Sichah from Tuesday of parashas Shoftim, 2 Elul, 5737 – to day camp campers For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=26-08-2025

The Rebbe advises that as long as they can strengthen Torah and Yiddishkeit in Paris, they should not leave, since their holy mission is to illuminate France through Torah and mitzvos. He notes this applies to all involved in Tomchei Tmimim and adds it is worthwhile to also pursue possible opportunities in Australia for the future. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1156

The Rebbe urges the rav of Be'er Sheva to intensify efforts in strengthening Yiddishkeit in the city and nearby new settlements, stressing the importance of practical action. He blesses him with good news regarding his wife's health, expresses interest in his sefer Birkat Shlomo, and sends the kuntres for Yud-Beis Tammuz. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1152

The Rebbe discourages students from leaving Eretz Yisrael for studies in America, stressing their greater growth can be achieved locally and warning against motives of prestige. He emphasizes their responsibility to strengthen Yiddishkeit in the Land, where there is immense need and opportunity, and urges them to remain and contribute as future teachers and guides. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1145

The Rebbe expresses great satisfaction with the devoted shlichus of the visiting young rabbis and the positive response they received. He urges using every influence to spread Torah and mitzvos widely, which brings Hashem's blessings of life, health, and livelihood, strengthens Jews everywhere, and fulfills our mutual responsibility for one another. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5690

The Rebbe advises her to continue learning at Beis Rivkah, influence her friends, and trust that Hashem will help cover tuition costs. Vacation days should also be used for growth in Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5684

This series is sponsored by Mira and Daniel Stokar.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with rabbi, psychotherapist, and “translator” Joey Rosenfeld about how our generation can understand languages of mysticism, philosophy, and suffering in today's chaotic world.In this episode we discuss:Where should we channel our spiritual work as we near two years since October 7?Will Mashiach come in our lifetime?What is the purpose of yearning and desire? Tune in to hear a conversation about how “Yiddishkeit is the guardian of deficiency.” Interview begins at 8:49.Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld is a practicing psychotherapist in the addiction field focusing on the interface between philosophy, spirituality, and psychology. His shiurim on Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah and the inner workings of the human soul have been watched and listened to by thousands around the world and he has a dedicated following of students from the entire spectrum of the Jewish community.References:Tikkunei Zohar“The Source Of Faith Is Faith Itself” by Aharon LichtensteinPirkei Avot 4:2Halakhic Man by Rabbi Joseph B. SoloveitchikTanya ch. 36“Why Is There Something, Rather Than Nothing?” by Sean CarrollMishneh Torah by Maimonides Sippurei Maasiyot by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov “Anthem” by Leonard CohenFor 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.

התוכן ברביעי דפ' עקב מדובר אודות הסתלקות אהרן [ביאור השייכות בין ענין זה, שקרה בסוף ארבעים שנה במדבר, למ"ש לפנ"ז "פסל לך שני לוחות אבנים וגו'", מפרש"י "סמך משה תוכחה זו לשבירת הלוחות לומר לך שקשה מיתתן של צדיקים לפני הקב"ה כיום שנשתברו בו הלוחות"], ובקשר להסתלקות אהרן כתוב ש"ויבכו את אהרן גו' כל בני ישראל" - "לפי שהי' אהרן רודף שלום ומטיל אהבה בין בעלי מריבה וכו'". וההוראה: "הוי מתלמידיו של אהרן וכו'" - כל הענינים בהפצת היהדות צריכים להיות מתוך אהבה - "אוהב את הבריות", ועי"ז יצליחו לקרבן לתורה. ועי"ז נפעלת ברכתו של אהרן הכהן שממשיך לכאו"א מישראל "באהבה" - "יברכך ה' גו' יאר גו' ישא וגו'" וכו'.א' השיחות דהתוועדות יום ד' פ' עקב, כ"ף מנחם-אב ה'תשל"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=13-08-2025 Synopsis Revi'i of parashas Ekev discusses the passing of Aharon (which follows the discussion of the breaking of the Luchos, as Rashi explains: “Moshe juxtaposed this rebuke with the breaking of the Luchos to teach you that the passing of the righteous is as grievous to the Holy One, blessed be He, as the day the Luchos were broken.”). In connection with Aharon's passing the verse states, “And all the Jewish people wept for Aharon…” – “because Aharon would pursue peace and instill love between people in conflict” etc. The lesson is to “Be among the students of Aharon” etc.; all matters of spreading Yiddishkeit must be done with love – “loving the creatures,” and in this way one will succeed in “drawing them close to the Torah.” And then Aharon's Priestly Blessing (which he bestows upon the Jewish people with love) will be fulfilled.Sichah from farbrengen of Wednesday, parashas Ekev, 20 Menachem-Av 5738. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=13-08-2025 לע”נ מרת טאבא נעכא בת ר' וואלף הלוי ע"ה רוס ליום היארצייט שלה י"ט מנחם-אב. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנה ר' יעקב לייב שמעלקא שי' רוס

The Mashgiach gives a shiur to yeshiva bachurim helping them realize their greatness and the greatness of this generation. Rabbi Stark is currently giving the daily Hachzek mussar shiur. To access, click the link below: Hachzek.com. WhatsApp Chat. Free Sefer. Hachzek App (Apple). Hachzek App (Google).

The Rebbe expresses encouragement, emphasizing that even one person can achieve great things in strengthening true Yiddishkeit, even when it seems no one else is helping. He urges continued effort without being discouraged by how many others are involved and blesses for success, especially beginning from Tu B'Av. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5646

On this erev Shabbos Chazon, the Mashgiach delivers a powerful and moving schmooze on how to approach Tisha B'Av 5785. Rabbi Stark is currently giving the daily Hachzek mussar shiur. To access, click the link below: Hachzek.com. WhatsApp Chat. Free Sefer. Hachzek App (Apple). Hachzek App (Google).  

Repeats blessings for nachas from his Bar Mitzvah grandson and all descendants, emphasizing true nachas is tied to Torah and mitzvos. Urges greater use of parental influence to strengthen children in Yiddishkeit, noting parents often underestimate their impact. Encloses a letter to the Bar Mitzvah boy. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1063

Angels don't have free will—so whats so impressive about a "robot" doing Hashem's bidding?

Does Hashem really need us? Yes—but only because He set it up that way. Rabbi Stark is currently giving the daily Hachzek mussar shiur. To access click the link below: WhatsApp Chat Free Sefer Hachzek App (Apple) Hachzek App (Google)

Sponsored by Canada Rosens (again) Thank you for your fresh and very practical perspective on Torah and Yiddishkeit. In particular, your re-framing of the Aguna "Crisis" into a choice between marriage v.s. pilegesh was excellent. It's a great example of how the world uses inflammatory positioning to get us to lose sight of the ikkur issue. Keep up the great work.

התוכן 1) ההוראה לבנות ישראל בזמננו מהסיפור בפ' פינחס אודות בנות צלפחד שממנו למדו חז"ל שאצל בנות ישראל היתה חיבת הארץ יותר מאשר אצל בני ישראל: כאשר "מפני חטאינו גלינו מארצנו" ורואים את חורבן ביהמ"ק גם בא"י – העבודה היא שתהי' תשוקה שיחזור להיות מעמד ומצב של גילוי אלקות, ענינה של א"י אשר "תמיד עיני ה' אלקיך בה מרשית השנה ועד אחרית שנה", דהיינו, לפעול בכל פרט ובכל ענין שיהי' ניכר ש"הנה ה' נצב . . ומביט וכו'". 2) כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר הנהיג שבזמן הקיץ נוסעים הבחורים וכמה אברכים לבקר במקומות שונים לדבר אודות עניני יהדות וכו', והרבי נשיא הדור מעורר רחמים שיצליחו גם באופן שישארו אח"כ פירות ופירי-פירות. כאשר התחלת הנסיעה היא מתוך התוועדות חסידית ומתוך המרחב של נשיא ישראל – מתנהלת הנסיעה כולה באופן של הרחבה. ולכן יאמרו הנוסעים "לחיים" ותהי' נסיעתם באופן ש"בשמחה תצאו . . ההרים והגבעות יפצחו לפניכם רינה, וכל עצי השדה ימחאו כף".ב' שיחות דהתוועדות יום א' פ' פינחס, י"ג תמוז ה'תשי"ט ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=15-07-2025 Synopsis (1) Our Sages derive from the story (in Parshas Pinchas) of Tzelofchad's daughters that the Jewish women of that time had greater love for Eretz Yisroel than the men. The lesson for Jewish women in our times is that during exile, when one sees the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash, even within Eretz Yisroel itself – the task is to feel a longing to return to the state of revelation of G-dliness, which is the special quality of Eretz Yisroel, the land that “the eyes of Hashem your G-d are upon it from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.” This means that it should be visible in every aspect of her home that “ “Behold, Hashem stands… and watches” etc. (2) The Rebbe, my father-in-law, the Rebbe, instituted that during the summer months, the bochurim and young married men should travel to various places to speak about Yiddishkeit, etc., and the Rebbe, the Nasi of the generation, arouses mercy that they should succeed, and in such a way that will also leave behind fruits and fruits of fruits. When the journey begins with a chassidishe farbrengen and from within the expansiveness of the Nasi of the Jewish people Israel—the entire journey is conducted in a manner of expansiveness. Therefore, those traveling should say l'chaim, and their journey should be in the manner of “For with joy shall you go forth…the mountains and the hills shall burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap hands.2 sichos from farbrengen of Sunday, parashas Pinchas, 13 Tammuz 5719 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=15-07-2025 לע"נ ר' פייוויל ב"ר יצחק ע"ה ליום היארצייט שלו י"ט תמוז. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' חיים שי' טאני

Bilam was arguably as great as Moshe, so how is it possible his life's journey ended up so diametrically opposed to that of Moshe's?

Shema contains both the essence of Torah and the instructions with which how to experience it.

התוכן [המשך] מזמן לזמן מראה ה' נסים גלויים, ובדורנו זה – החל מי"ג תמוז והשתלשלות המאורעות בהמשך זה, שכ"ז בא עי"ז שיהודי מחליט בתוקף שאינו מתחשב בשום דבר שמנגד ליהדות, כי המציאות היא שאין להם שום שליטה עליו! המענה ליהודי ש"נשבה לבין העכו"ם" וטוען שלא שמע על זה מעולם..., הוא: הקשר שלו עם התורה ויהדות החל עוד לפני שיצא לאויר העולם (ולמצב זה) – בהיותו במעי אמו "נר דלוק על ראשו . . ומלמדין אותו כל התורה כולה"! זהו מציאותו האמיתית שאין בכח "אויר העולם" לשנותו! תובעים ממנו רק לחזור למציאותו האמיתית. חבל על הזמן שיעבור עד שיבין את הדברים – עליו לקיימם בפועל באופן ד"הקדמת נעשה ונשמע", וסוכ"ס גם יבין אותם. ובפרט שהוא יודע בעצמו שזהו דרך חיים שהלכו בו אבותיו ואבות-אבותיו, ומסרו נפשם על כך. וזוהי ההוראה מהגאולה של כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר שצוה להדפיס ולפרסם שכל יהודי נגאל באותה גאולה ממש! ובכל זה מיתוסף עי"ז שמתאספים בביהכנ"ס וביהמ"ד (ו)שבו הוא למד והתפלל ו"קדושה לא זזה ממקומו" ו"מה זרעו בחיים אף הוא בחיים"!ב' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ג' פ' בלק, י"ג תמוז ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-07-2025 Synopsis (Continued.) From time to time, Hashem performs open miracles; in our generation it began with 13 Tammuz and the events that followed, all of which resulted from a Jew firmly deciding not to take into account anything that opposes Yiddishkeit, because the reality is that anything that opposes Yiddishkeit has no control over a Jew whatsoever. And if a Jew was “taken captive among the nations,” and he argues that he has never heard about this before, the response is that his connection to Torah and Yiddishkeit began before he entered this situation and before he was born, because when he was in his mother's womb, “A candle was lit above his head... and he was taught the entire Torah.” This is his true reality, and the world has no power to change it; he is simply called upon to return to his true reality. And it would be a shame for him to wait until he understands it; rather, “We will do” must come before “We will hear,” and ultimately he will come to understand it as well. Especially because he himself knows that his great-grandparents and the generations before them lived this way, sacrificing their lives for it. This is the lesson from the liberation of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, which he instructed to print and publicize, that every Jew was liberated as part of the same liberation that he experienced. And all of this is bolstered even more when we gather in a place of Torah and a place of davening, and the place where he learned and davened; “holiness does not depart from its place,” and “Just as his offspring is alive, he too is alive.”2 excerpts from sichah of Monday night, parashas Balak, 13 Tammuz 5745 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-07-2025

Sponsored by Canada Rosens Thank you for your fresh and very practical perspective on Torah and Yiddishkeit. In particular, your re-framing of the Aguna "Crisis" into a choice between marriage v.s. pilegesh was excellent. It's a great example of how the world uses inflammatory positioning to get us to lose sight of the ikkur issue. Keep up the great work.

התוכן הלימוד מההמאסר והגאולה דכ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר: עבודתו של יהודי במילוי תכלית בריאותו בשלימות אפשרית רק בהיותו "בן חורין", ומאז יציאת מצרים זהו מהותו הפנימי (ואפי' הגבלות החיצוניות הן רק כדי שהוא יבחור בבחירתו החפשית לקיים תומ"צ כ"בן חורין"). וכפי שהדגיש זאת כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר, שגם בשבתו במאסר הראה שאינו מתפעל מהם כלל ובכל הענינים הקשורים עם הקב"ה תומ"צ הרי הוא "בן חורין". וכפי שהכריז בג' תמוז, לפני נסיעתו ל"גלות" – ש"רק גופותינו ניתנו בגלות ובשעבוד מלכיות", וגם זה גופא – ע"י הקב"ה, ובמילא מובן שאין לגלות שום שליטה על יהודי בנוגע לעניני יהדות. והנהגה זו הביאה לשחרורו לגמרי תוך זמן קצר! וההוראה: גם יהודי שהוא במצב ש"יצרו הוא שתקפו" או מפני ש"נשבה לבין העכו"ם" וכו' – מציאותו האמיתית הוא "בן חורין", בן ועבדו של הקב"ה ודבר ברור ש"לא ידח ממנו נדח"! ונתינת-כח מיוחדת להתעורר ולגלות זאת, הוא – הגאולה די"ב-י"ג תמוז, ששייך לכל יהודי אפי ל"גם את אשר בשם ישראל [רק] יכונה" [המשך יבוא]משיחת אור ליום ג' פ' בלק, י"ג תמוז ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-07-2025 Synopsis The lesson from the imprisonment and liberation of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, is that a Jew can only fulfill his purpose when is a free person. Since the Exodus from Egypt a Jew is inherently free (even the external limitations exist only to give him free will so that he can choose to keep Torah and mitzvos as a free person). As the Rebbe emphasized, even in prison he demonstrated that he was not deterred by his imprisonment at all, and in all matters of Hashem, Torah, and mitzvos, he remained a free person, as he proclaimed openly on 3 Tammuz before being sent into “exile” – “Only our bodies were placed into in exile and subjugation to the nations,” and even then, it was by Hashem; therefore it is understood that exile has no control over a Jew in all matters of Yiddishkeit, and this approach led to his complete liberation after a very short time. The lesson is that even a Jew who finds himself “forced by his inclination” or who was “taken captive among the gentiles” etc., in essence he remains a free person, and a child and servant of Hashem, and it is certain that “none who is banished will remain banished.” We are especially empowered in this regard by the liberation of 12-13 Tammuz, which is a liberation for every Jew, even one who is only “called by the name ‘Israel.'” (To be continued.)Excerpt from sichah of Monday night, parashas Balak, 13 Tammuz 5745. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-07-2025 לזכות חנה מושקא בת שטערנא שרה שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה י"ב תמוזלשנת ברכה והצלחה רבה ומופלגה בכל בגו"ר מתוך בריאות נכונה ומנוחת הנפש והגוףנדבת הורי' ר' חיים ברוך ושטערנא שרה שיחיו אלבסקי

Revealing the secrets of the mysterious parah adumah.

The importance of having a mission statement and why "shema" is the Jewish one.

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Hey Tammuz (21:34)

Korach claimed hierarchy's aren't necessary and that Moshe was just advancing his own interests when in reality Korach only started his movement for self-gain and "Nature" itself rejected his policies.

התוכן 1) ראש חודש הוא יום טוב לנשים שבו נוהגות להמנע ממלאכות מסויימות, וזה השכר שלהן על שלא רצו לקחת חלק בעשיית ה"עבודה זרה" של העגל וכו'. וההוראה: יש לנשים את הכח לחזק את האנשים בזמן הגלות שלא יהי' להם שייכות לענינים ש"זרים" לבנ"י. 2) גאולת כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר ממאסרו בי"ב תמוז פעלה חיזוק בהפצת היהדות במדינה ההיא. באמת ב(אד)ר"ח תמוז הודיעו לכ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר שיכול להשתחרר [ושעליו לנסוע לקאַסטראַמאַ] אלא שסירב להשתחרר אז כי זה הי' קשור עם חילול שבת וכו'. וההוראה: כשהיצה"ר מנסה לשכנעו שמותר לעבור על ציווי ה' על מנת להשתחרר מ"בית האסורים" – אין לשמוע בקולו אלא לסמוך על ה' שבודאי ינחה אותו בדרך הטוב וכו'.יום ג' פ' חוקת, בדר"ח תמוז ה'תשל"ה, להתלמידות המסיימות ד"בית רבקה" ולהמדריכות דמחנה "אמונה" תחיינה תחיינה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=26-06-2025 Synopsis (1) Rosh Chodesh is a special Yom Tov for women, on which women customarily refrain from certain forms of work, in reward for their refusal to take part in the avodah-zarah (“foreign service”) of the golden calf etc. The lesson is that during the exile, women have the power to strengthen the men to have no association with anything foreign to the Jewish people. (2) The liberation of my father-in-law the Rebbe from prison on 12 Tammuz effected a strengthening in the spreading of Yiddishkeit in that country. The truth is that the Rebbe was informed of his release on Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, but he refused to leave because the trip (to exile in Kostroma) would continue into Shabbos; instead he chose to remain in prison until after Shabbos. The lesson is that when the yetzer hara tries to convince a person that it's permissible to transgress Hashem's command in order to be released from “prison” – one must not listen, and must trust in Hashem Who will surely guide him on the good path etc.Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, second day of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 5735 – to the graduating students of Bais Rivkah and the counselors of Camp Emunah For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=26-06-2025 לע”נ הרה"ג הרה"ח הרה"ת ר' שלום ע"ה בן הרה"ח הרה"ת ר' אלחנן דובער הי"ד מרזוב ליום היארצייט שלו אדר"ח תמוזת.נ.צ.ב.ה.*לזכות מרת אסתר בת גאלדע רחל שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה אדר"ח תמוזלשנת ברכה והצלחה ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

In this special Gimmel Tammuz episode, we reflect on the legacy, leadership, and transformative vision of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 31 years after his histalkus. Featuring moving conversations with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz, Rabbi Yosef Bronstein, and Rabbi Shlomo Katz, this episode explores how the Rebbe's teachings continue to shape Jewish life today, from his unmatched scholarship and moral clarity, to his relentless optimism and unconditional Ahavas Yisrael.   Whether you're Chabad, not Chabad, or simply searching for deeper meaning in your Yiddishkeit, this episode offers a powerful reminder of the Rebbe's call to action: to learn Torah with purpose, love every Jew as part of yourself, and transform the world—one mitzvah, one encounter, one soul at a time.     Sichos in English is the leading publisher of Chassidus in English. We bring you the authentic, timeless teachings and guidance of the Rebbe, and the earlier Chabad Rebbes, presented in clear, accessible English.   Head to sie.org/mpp and enjoy an exclusive listener discount for Meaningful People!

Klal Yisroel is described as Am Kelavi Yakum but the reason why differs from that of similarly named Operation Rising Lion.

Perspective, the key to success in your life's mission.

In this shiur, delivered to the Chizuk Mission on Zoom, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of a lion in Yiddishkeit. We are now being called upon to rise up and reveal the inner lion that we each have within ourselves.

Its time we all take a good hard look at ourselves and be HONEST about where we are holding.

"If someone tells you there is Torah by the Goyim don't believe them. If they tell you there is wisdom by the Goyim, believe them." What is this wisdom and does it originate from the Torah or is it something else entirely?

The secret of Torah is the actual "magic" contained within which simultaneously changes a person while granting them their deepest desires.

Simon Baum is a seasoned lawyer, a Daf Yomi maggid shiur (twice daily!), and a thoughtful voice on what it means to live an integrated Torah life while fully immersed in the workforce. But his real story begins not with success, but with a breakdown.In this moving and practical conversation, Simon opens up about:Hitting rock bottom after closing a billion-dollar dealReframing his relationship with Hashem from stress to serenityGiving a Daf Yomi shiur as a path to deeper learning and communityThe relationship between professional success and spiritual growthSimon shares his high-powered legal career, his weekly flights between London and Israel, and the moment of inner collapse that made him question everything—even at the peak of outward success.Real growth came not from switching jobs—but from changing his view of what it means to live with Hashem. Guilt-based Yiddishkeit gave way to an honest, intimate relationship with the Ribbono Shel Olam.Simon moved to a Tel Aviv law firm, enabling a less frantic schedule and new consistency in his learning. His twice-daily Daf Yomi shiur has grown into a tight-knit chevra with shared values and simchas.Work isn't just a B'dieved. Simon explains how his law career actually deepened his Torah—offering insights, challenges, and identity shifts he couldn't have experienced elsewhere.Simon explores how to grow spiritually without falling into toxic introspection, and how healthier self-worth leads to healthier avodah, relationships, and responses to stress.Olam HaYedidus by Rav Shlomo WolbeBikshu M'sham and K'savim by Rav SoloveitchikCrossing the Unknown Sea by David WhyteMoney Quote: “Real relationships have closeness and distance. You don't do Avodas Hashem just to tick boxes—you do it because it's real, and you want to live it.”Chapters00:00 Intro and Early Life04:17 The Turning Point: Realizing the Need for Change10:02 Transforming Life: Practical Changes and New Perspectives17:00 Integrating Faith and Daily Life: A New Approach21:59 The Pilgrimage of Identity in Work23:50 Crisis and Self-Discovery27:19 Managing Stress and Relationships31:17 Navigating Self-Reflection and Growth35:39 Seeking Professional Help vs. Self-Help41:50 Future Aspirations44:00 Lightning Round

How and why the flags which Klal Yisroel wanted represent their desire to fulfill their "shlichus."

We are Torah. And Torah is us.

How and why proper "self-love" is not just healthy but also the path to true emunah in Hashem.

Although widely accepted nowadays, the Zohar's acceptance came along with more controversy than you might expect.

In the classic song of Bar Yochai there is a line which translates to "when Hashem thought to make Man, he envisioned you (Rebbi Shimon)"—what was it about Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai which made him worthy of such a compliment?

The true definition of the word "kadosh" is "separate" (as opposed to "holy"). This begs the question, whats so special about being separate?

Receive our FREE newsletters at 18forty.org/join.Our Intergenerational Divergence series is sponsored by our friends Sarala and Danny Turkel.This episode is sponsored by Yeshivat Shalshelet, which gives children with language-based learning differences the confidence and skills to thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually. Donate to its matching campaign at theshalsheletdifference.org.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Bayla Gopin—a student with dyslexia— and her mother, Chana, who brought Bayla to Yeshivat Shalshelet when her previous school was ignoring her needs.We also sit down with Shulamit Roth, Shalshelet's founder, to talk about how we can expand the circle of who Yiddishkeit is for. In this episode we discuss: Does our emphasis on text-based learning leave some students out? How do we handle the perceived social stigma of needing to deviate from our “Plan A”?How does a child deal with switching schools when school is such a huge part of their world?Tune in to hear a conversation about how we can nurture every student the way he or she was created. Interview begins at 11:40.Shulamit Roth is a language and speech pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping students with language based learning disabilities. Her passion for teaching Jewish students with language-based learning disabilities led her to founding Yeshivat Shalshelet, where she helps students access the beauty of Torah and achieve their academic and personal potential.References:Born Losers by Scott A. Sandage“Amen al Ha'yeladim” by Chanan Ben AriBaby-Sitters Club by Ann M. MartinProverbs 22:6Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz M.D.18Forty Podcast: “Yehuda and Ilana Turetsky: Why Would an American Rabbinic Couple Move to Israel?”For 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.