Episodes
Nov. 23, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Toldos | The Only Way
Welcome to this week's Torah Podcast. Starting with an eye-opening insight from Rav Wolbe on child-rearing before moving onto the famous question of the Beis Halevi on our Parsha, join us for a lesson-filled, thought-provok…
Nov. 17, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Chayei Sarah | Perfectly Balanced
In this week's Torah Podcast, we explore the countless lessons we learn from Avraham Avinu in our Parsha. We discuss one critical point about character perfection and self-improvement, developing an idea from the Rambam, bef…
Nov. 9, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayeira | Antisemitism
In this week's Torah podcast: First, we explore what life was like in the cities of Sodom and Amorah and their outlook on kindness. Developing a concept from a Medrash in Yalkut Shemoni, we examine the Jewish people's illust…
Nov. 3, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Lech-Lecha | Justice Is Served
In this week's Torah talk, we discuss the upbringing and achievements of Avraham Avinu. Diving into the Bracha Hashem gave him and Avraham's response, we uncover one way Avraham viewed this world and how that altered his tho…
Oct. 27, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Noach | Scotch On The Rocks
This week's Torah Podcast discusses why Noach was severely punished for planting a vineyard. Building on Rav Elchonan Wasserman's answer, we explore one genuinely novel and valuable insight. Good Shabbos! Support the show --…
Oct. 21, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Bereishis | At The Center Of The World
The first Torah podcast of this new parsha cycle discusses how the world runs and relies on Tefillah, Prayer. Citing a Rashi, a Gemara, and insight from Rav Shimon Schwab, it all culminates with one inspiring point. When was…
Oct. 14, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas V'zos Haberachah | Jewish Leadership
In this week's Torah Podcast, we discuss two essential Jewish leadership qualities that Moshe Rabbeinu exemplified throughout his life. What did Moshe's funeral look like? Why do we pay our Rabbi's? Support the show --------…
Oct. 6, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Haazinu | Disgusting Error
In this week's Torah Podcast, we dive into the study of our past and future and why knowledge of previous errors and proper contemplation of the outcomes of our actions is our greatest asset. Support the show ---------------…
Oct. 3, 2022
Dvar Torah on Yom Kippur
Two seemingly contradictory halachos, a Rambam and Brisker Rav, lead us to one fascinating insight. Support the show ------------------ Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation…
Sept. 30, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayelech | The Worst And Best Thing In The World
A gutten erev shabbas! In this week's edition of The Torah Podcast, we discuss the Mitzvah of Hakhel, and why babies must be brought. Our vort culminates with the idea that will leave you refreshed and inspired in your Avoda…
Sept. 21, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Netzavim | The Most Important Word In Our Vocabulary
Our parsha begins on Moshe Rabbeinu's final day on this earth and continues to describe the renewal of the covenant. In this Dvar Torah, we discuss why a new covenant was needed and expound upon Ramban's famous essay on the …
Sept. 14, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Ki Savo | Mission Statement
In this week's original insight on the parsha, we discuss the fascinating commandment found in the fourth aliyah and explore the root and depth of the mitzvah. Join us as we unearth one of the essential ideas taught by the m…
Sept. 7, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Ki Seitzei | All Or Nothing
In this week's Dvar Torah, we discuss a vital tactic we can use in our fight against the yetzer hara. We explore a critical insight for Chodesh Elul and uncover the pshat that lives beneath the first narrative discussed in o…
Aug. 31, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Shoftim | Causation
In this special edition of The Torah Podcast, we dive deep into the idea of cause and effect. In a short Dvar Torah, we discuss why the cause of any action is more important than the outcome. Based on a pasuk in our Parsha a…
Aug. 26, 2022
Dvar Torah Parshas Re'eh | Highway To Heaven
In this short Dvar Torah on the parsha, we discuss the importance of remaining on the path of righteousness. We all make mistakes, but it's about losing the battle and winning the war. Moshe Rabbeinu clues us into the Derech…
Aug. 17, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Eikev | Top Shelf Fear
This short Dvar Torah on the parsha discusses a fascinating Eben Ezra, the fifth commandment, and motor vehicle accidents. A foundational Torah insight is drawn from this week's parsha . The fear hierarchy. Step one on our c…
Aug. 10, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vaeschanan | Right And Just
We are commanded in this week's parsha to go above the letter of the law and to make compromises at the proper time. Simply put, to be a mentch and do the right thing. In this short Dvar Torah, we discuss knowing if you are …
Aug. 10, 2022
Dvar Torah on Shabbas Nachamu | Something To Celebrate
Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos following Tisha B'Av, brings comfort and happiness. It shares a deep connection to Tu B'av, which spurs only more of these same feelings. This leaves us with one question: What is comfort? What s…
Aug. 10, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vaeschanan | Knack For It
In today's episode: Parshas Vaeschanan is packed with iconic pesukim . Perhaps the most recognizable is the commandment "to love God." In this episode, we decipher the path and proper way to attain the "love of God." Then we…
Aug. 7, 2022
Tisha Ba'av 2022 | We've Got A Problem
In today's episode, we reflect on what we have lost on this sad day. The evil inclination set his sights on our temple and wiped it out. How can we beat him and rebuild that holy edifice, the Beis Hamikdash? One huge problem…
Aug. 5, 2022
Tisha Ba'av | Feel The Pain
In this episode: This Tisha Ba'av feel the pain of what we have lost. We still suffer from the aftershocks of the Churban. Mourn and wail over our loss, and show Hashem how badly we want it back. Do we truly recognize what w…
Aug. 3, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Devarim | Acceptance
The last book of the Torah begins with Moshe's last testament and final will—words of reproach and encouragement to his nation. Oddly enough, there is nothing about the future. Instead, all the Mussar is focused on the past.…
July 29, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Mattos & Masei | Mourning Together
Joining together in sorrow explains that Rambam enables us to release our desire for revenge. One communal cause, no matter the cause-unites. The Rambam's connection between the Cohen Gadol and Cities of refuge Why does some…
July 27, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Mattos & Masei | Potent Power Of Prayer
In this week's Parsha, we unearth a timeless insight from the Mishna in Makkos. The Alter of Kelm offers his classic and iconic approach to explain the Mishna. This practical insight inspires, uplifts, and clarifies how we c…