Episodes
Sept. 25, 2024
Restoring Spiritual Balance: Embrace Your Journey with Chapter 52 of Shulchan Aruch
What if the key to a fulfilling spiritual life is embracing our imperfections and showing up, even when we're late? Join us as we uncover Teshuva's profound and encouraging teachings and how the Torah's guidance helps us reco...
Sept. 25, 2024
Faith and Fandom: Balancing Spirituality and Passion with the Wisdom of Elul and Rosh Hashanah
What if you approached your spiritual life with the same passion and dedication as your favorite pastime? Discover how the parallels between America's beloved game of baseball and our relationship with God and Torah can inspi...
Sept. 24, 2024
Lessons Learned From Sharei Teshuvah: Rabbeinu Yonah's Guide to Life's Trials and Personal Growth
What if the key to personal transformation lies in recognizing life's trials as divine messages? Join us for an enlightening discussion as we unpack the timeless wisdom of Rabbeinu Yonah's Sharei Teshuva, focusing on the seco...
Sept. 18, 2024
The Living Tradition of Halacha: Wisdom, Leadership, and Community with Rabbi Walter
· What constitutes a halachic discussion? · How do we arrive at each conclusion? · Why is the process so complex? · Who may serve as a halachic authority? · When can one ask a second halachic opinion? Prepare to embark on an ...
Sept. 17, 2024
SPECIAL EPISODE: We Study Together Chayei Adam's Timeless Wisdom and the Awakening Power of the Shofar
What if a single book could revolutionize your understanding of daily Jewish life and law? Join us on a captivating journey through the life of Rabbi Avraham Danzig, the brilliant mind behind the seminal work, Chayei Adam. We...
Sept. 16, 2024
PLAY NICELY WITH THE OTHER CHILDREN
What if living a life of kindness could transform your relationships and secure your place in the world to come? Join us for a heartfelt discussion inspired by the teachings of HaKadosh Baruch Hu as we explore the profound co...
Sept. 12, 2024
Soar Like the Angels: Overcoming Spiritual Drag During Elul
What if you could transcend your earthly distractions and truly soar like the angels? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation where we dissect the fascinating duality of human nature, exploring why part of us yearns for ...
Sept. 12, 2024
Rerouting Your Soul: Teshuva, Waze, and the Spiritual Path of Elul
Can navigating life's spiritual path be as simple as using a navigation app? Imagine Teshuva as your spiritual 're-center' button, guiding you back when you've wandered off course. In this episode, we draw fascinating paralle...
Sept. 10, 2024
Mastering Life through Polemology: Adapt and Overcome like a Pro
Master the art of war and transform your personal and professional life by harnessing the principles of polemology. Have you ever wondered how historical battles like the American Civil War were won and lost? In this episode,...
Sept. 5, 2024
FIND YOUR WHY: The Transformative Power of Repentance during Elul
Ever wondered why it's so hard to stick to your spiritual resolutions? Today, we uncover the profound value of even a fleeting moment of repentance during Elul, a critical season for introspection and spiritual renewal. We sh...
Sept. 3, 2024
Dealing with Elul Anxiety and Overcoming Addiction with Renowned Psychotherapist Mordechai Weiss
Discover how to harness Elul's spiritual potential while keeping anxiety at bay in our latest episode, featuring Mordechai Weiss , a compassionate licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. Learn from Mordechai's ex...
Sept. 3, 2024
Breaking the Cycle: Practical Tips for Embracing Elul, Teshuva and Conquering Sin
Are we feeling trapped in a cycle of repeated sins and hopelessness? How do you break free and genuinely embrace the path of Teshuva? Join us as we tackle these profound questions, illuminating the often perceived insurmounta...
Aug. 30, 2024
Navigating Blessings and Curses: Profound Moral Choices in Parshas Re'eh (Rebroadcast)
What if the choices you make every day could clearly define a life of blessings or curses? Tune in as we unravel the profound teachings of Parshas Re'eh, where the Torah presents us with the stark choice between good and evil...
Aug. 19, 2024
I Interviewed My Grandfather! Celebrating Mr. Lenny Brooke's 90 Years of Wisdom and Love.
Imagine living through the Great Depression, World War II, and the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining the love and resilience that define a family. Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary 90th birthday of Mr. Lenny Brooke....
July 31, 2024
Parshas Masei and the Eternal Journey from Egypt to Canaan with Insights from Rav Moshe Feinstein
What if you could experience the Torah as if it were given today? Join us on a compelling exploration of Parshas Masei, where we trace the 42 unique stops our ancestors made from the Exodus to the brink of Canaan. Together, w...
July 30, 2024
Transforming Strangers into Family: Genuine Hospitality as Taught by Reb Avraham Grodzinski
Can acts of kindness bring the same spiritual fulfillment as religious rituals? Join us as we explore this intriguing question with insights from Reb Avraham Grodzinski, the esteemed Mashkiach Ruchani of Slabodka. In this epi...
July 25, 2024
Parshas Pinchas: Zealotry is like shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue
How far would you go to stand up for your beliefs? In this episode, we uncover the incredible story of Pinchas, a figure whose passionate stand against sin earned him divine recognition and intense scrutiny and ridicule. We d...
July 24, 2024
Harnessing the Power of Imagination: Connecting Emotionally to Jewish History during the Three Weeks
Is your imagination the key to unlocking a deeper spiritual connection? Join us as we explore the astounding capabilities of the human brain, a creation of HaKadosh Baruch Hu. This episode highlights how our brain's processin...
July 23, 2024
Preventing Spiritual Erosion: Lessons from the Three Weeks of Mourning and Jewish History (Rebroadcast)
Is your spiritual foundation as strong as it could be? Discover the profound lessons of the three weeks between Shiva Asar Betamuz and Tisha B'Av, a period of deep reflection and mourning in the Jewish calendar. Our explorati...
July 22, 2024
Understanding the Grotesque Worship of Baal-Peor and the Unwavering Value of Human Life
"Why would anyone worship an idol by defecating on it? Unpack the shocking rituals of Baal-Peor and their deeper meanings with us." This episode takes a closer look at the bewildering and grotesque acts of idolatry practiced ...
July 17, 2024
Accountability and Excuses: Lessons from Bilam's Failure
Ever wonder why some people consistently fail to meet their goals while others seem to hit the mark every time? Today’s episode unpacks the powerful wisdom behind the saying, "It is the Indian, not the arrow," and reveals how...
July 16, 2024
Reading the News, Tolerating Suffering, and Living a Productive Life
How do you stay informed without feeling utterly overwhelmed by the constant stream of distressing news? This episode explores the delicate balance between empathy and productivity in a world where every headline seems to scr...
July 16, 2024
The Emotional Toll of Staying Well-informed and the Bravery Needed to Confront the Hardships Faced by Our Fellow Jews
Can you bear the weight of the world's suffering and still live a fulfilling life? This episode promises a robust discussion on maintaining empathy and compassion amid distressing current events, drawing on Rashi's profound i...
July 11, 2024
Destructive Desires and Spiritual Battles: Embracing Self-Control from Parshas Baaloscha to Chukas
What happens when unchecked desires, the pursuit of honor, and envy collide with spiritual growth? Join us in revisiting the pivotal lessons from Parshas Baaloscha, Shlach, and Korach as we uncover the catastrophic consequenc...