Podcasts about Zohar

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

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-28_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-shamim-vearetz_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar. Heaven and Earth

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-28_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-shamim-vearetz_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

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.

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-27_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-27_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyaal-mialav-elokim_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 4

Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar. On the Night of the Bride

Zohar for All. VaYishlach. And God Went Up from Him

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-27_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyaal-mialav-elokim_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 4

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-27_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

The Rabbis instituted the recitation each morning of the Beracha "Oter Yisrael Be'tif'ara" – "who crowns Israel with glory," which refers to our wearing a hat on our heads. Rav David Abudarham (Spain, 14 th century) understood that this Beracha is recited specifically over turbans, which were commonly worn in Arab lands. Turbans resemble a crown, and thus the term "Oter" – "crowns" – is appropriate for this kind of hat. According to this view, the Beracha is recited only by those who wear turbans, and not in countries where people are not accustomed to wearing this special kind of hat. Others, however, follow the view of Tosafot, that this Beracha refers to any head covering. This is, indeed, the commonly accepted practice – to recite this Beracha regardless of which kind of head covering a person wears. The Shulhan Aruch explains that although we already recite a Beracha praising Hashem for the gift of clothing ("Malbish Arumim"), a special Beracha was instituted for head-coverings because of the prohibition to leave our heads uncovered. Some Poskim maintained that covering one's head does not constitute an outright Halachic requirement, but all agree that this is the proper practice, and the Zohar, in particular, emphasizes the importance of covering one's head. The Shechina hovers over a person's head, and so we are to wear a head-covering to show deference to the divine presence and so that we are mindful at all times of Hashem's watchful eye and protection. Indeed, the word commonly used today in reference to a head-covering – "Yarmulke" – is a combination of the words "Yareh Malka" – "fearful of the King," as the Yarmulke serves to ensure that we conduct ourselves with an awareness of the King's constant presence. This is why this Beracha specifies the Jewish People – "Oter Yisrael…" We refer here not to ordinary hats – which even gentiles wear – but rather to the special requirement we observe to wear a head-covering as a sign of "glory," of our cognizance of Hashem's presence in our lives. The Tur (Rabbenu Yaakob Ben Asher, 1270-1340) writes that his father, the Rosh (1250-1327), had the practice of reciting this Beracha after putting on his Tefillin. He felt that when this Beracha speaks of us being "crowned with glory," it refers to the Tefillin Shel Rosh, which is described as our source of "glory" in the Book of Yehezkel (24:17 – "Pe'ercha Habosh Alecha"). However, this is not the accepted practice. In fact, we follow the view that it is preferable to recite the morning blessings at home, before coming to the synagogue and putting on our Tefillin for Shaharit. The accepted view is that the Beracha of "Oter Yisrael Be'tif'ara" refers to our covering our heads out of reverence for G-d, as discussed, and not to the Tefillin on our heads.

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-26_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-26_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-lo-tahrosh-beshor-ubehamor_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-26_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-26_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-lo-tahrosh-beshor-ubehamor_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar. On the Night of the Bride

Zohar for All. VaYishlach. You Shall Not Plow With an Ox and a Donkey

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-25_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-25_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-24_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-24_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-23_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-23_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-22_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-22_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-21_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-21_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyiven-lo-bayt_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-21_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-21_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyiven-lo-bayt_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-20_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-20_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyehabkehu-veyipol-al-tzavarav_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-20_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 1

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-20_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyehabkehu-veyipol-al-tzavarav_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 4 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-gid-hanashe_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 4

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-19_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-gid-hanashe_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 4

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyaavek-ish-imo_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 4

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-18_lesson_zohar-la-am-vayeshlah-veyaavek-ish-imo_n4_p1. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All :: Daily_lesson 4

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

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-17_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 4

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-17_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar :: Daily_lesson 4

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-16_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-16_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-lila-decala_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Parshas Eikev, the third portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, rich with divine guidance for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the Land of Israel. Rabbi Wolbe begins with Deuteronomy 7:12, which promises that observing and performing God's commandments (mitzvot) will ensure the fulfillment of the covenant and blessings promised to the patriarchs. Rashi interprets “Eikev” (meaning “heel”) as a call to value even the seemingly minor mitzvot that one might “trample” underfoot, emphasizing that every commandment holds profound significance. Rabbi Wolbe addresses why God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob focus solely on the Land of Israel, not the Torah, explaining that the Land is Hashem's palace, and the Torah is the manual for proper conduct within it. The Torah's observance is implied as essential for dignified living in this sacred space. He highlights Deuteronomy 8:10, recited in Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals), which instructs to bless Hashem for the “good land” after eating, noting the Zohar's teaching that all global blessings flow through Israel.Rabbi Wolbe shares a story of a rabbi illustrating the biblical obligation to thank God after eating, contrasting it with the rabbinic blessing before meals, and recounts the Ger Rebbe's insight that gratitude (Modim) outweighs requests in prayer, as seen in the Hallel prayer's emphasis on thanking Hashem. He underscores the importance of Birkat Hamazon as a biblical commandment that ensures livelihood and success when recited with focus, per the Sefer Hachinuch. Rabbi Wolbe encourages listeners to embrace gratitude for life's blessings—food, taste, and sustenance—recognizing them as divine gifts channeled through the Land of Israel, and to approach Birkat Hamazon as a highlight of spiritual connection, not a rushed obligation. He concludes with a blessing for a Shabbos filled with abundance and divine goodness._____________This episode (Ep 7.42) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Eikev is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Studios (C) to an online TORCHzoom.com audience on August 15, 2025, in Passaic, New Jersey.Released as Podcast on August 15, 2025_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@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!! Prayer 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:#Torah, #Parsha, #Deuteronomy, #Eikev, #Promises, #Gratitude, #Meals, #Praying, #Hashem, #LandofIsrael, #Grace ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Parshas Eikev, the third portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, rich with divine guidance for the Jewish people as they prepare to enter the Land of Israel. Rabbi Wolbe begins with Deuteronomy 7:12, which promises that observing and performing God's commandments (mitzvot) will ensure the fulfillment of the covenant and blessings promised to the patriarchs. Rashi interprets “Eikev” (meaning “heel”) as a call to value even the seemingly minor mitzvot that one might “trample” underfoot, emphasizing that every commandment holds profound significance. Rabbi Wolbe addresses why God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob focus solely on the Land of Israel, not the Torah, explaining that the Land is Hashem's palace, and the Torah is the manual for proper conduct within it. The Torah's observance is implied as essential for dignified living in this sacred space. He highlights Deuteronomy 8:10, recited in Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals), which instructs to bless Hashem for the “good land” after eating, noting the Zohar's teaching that all global blessings flow through Israel. Rabbi Wolbe shares a story of a rabbi illustrating the biblical obligation to thank God after eating, contrasting it with the rabbinic blessing before meals, and recounts the Ger Rebbe's insight that gratitude (Modim) outweighs requests in prayer, as seen in the Hallel prayer's emphasis on thanking Hashem. He underscores the importance of Birkat Hamazon as a biblical commandment that ensures livelihood and success when recited with focus, per the Sefer Hachinuch. Rabbi Wolbe encourages listeners to embrace gratitude for life's blessings—food, taste, and sustenance—recognizing them as divine gifts channeled through the Land of Israel, and to approach Birkat Hamazon as a highlight of spiritual connection, not a rushed obligation. He concludes with a blessing for a Shabbos filled with abundance and divine goodness._____________This episode (Ep 7.42) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Eikev is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Studios (C) to an online TORCHzoom.com audience on August 15, 2025, in Passaic, New Jersey.Released as Podcast on August 15, 2025_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@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!! Prayer 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:#Torah, #Parsha, #Deuteronomy, #Eikev, #Promises, #Gratitude, #Meals, #Praying, #Hashem, #LandofIsrael, #Grace ★ Support this podcast ★

Audio, eng_t_norav_2025-08-15_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-shtei-nekudot_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

Video, eng_t_norav_2025-08-15_lesson_zohar-la-am-hakdama-shtei-nekudot_n1_p4. Lesson_part :: Daily_lesson 1 :: Lessons_series. Zohar for All. Introduction of The Book of Zohar

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