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Feb. 10, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Yisro | Your Neighbor's Tesla
The parsha that contains the most significant historical event, parshas Yisro is stuffed with essential lessons and storylines. This week's Torah podcast discusses Eben Ezra's famous question on the last of the ten commandmen...
Feb. 6, 2023
Tubishvat '23
The Rosh Hashana for trees has become a celebratory day for the Jewish people. What latent holiness does this day have, and what lesson can we take from Tubishvat? (based on the wisdom of Rav Daniel Kalish shlita) Support the...
Feb. 3, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Beshalach | Hit It Hard
This week is Shabbas Shira, Parshas Beshalach. In this week's Torah Podcast, we explore the odd requirements needed to extract water from a rock and the lesson it holds for us in our pursuit of parnasah. Support the show ----...
Feb. 2, 2023
Shabbas Shira | Bonus Episode
It is not only parshas Beshalach this week, but also Shabbas Shira. In this week's Torah Podcast, we discuss the song's meaning, the melody's origins, and Shabbas Shira's unique potential. (Based on the Maharal's classic work...
Jan. 27, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Bo | Baby Food
In life, we know what we must do. Why do our actions often contradict what we know to be correct? This week's Torah Podcast explores the concept of "a good heart" and how to convert thoughts into action. Good Shabbos! Support...
Jan. 19, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vaeira | Soft Like Spelt
This week's Torah Podcast examines which crops endured the 7th plague: the Godly hail storm. The answer unlocks vistas and clarifies misconceptions. A Dvar Torah on this week's Parsha based on the wisdom of Rav Dovid Feinstei...
Jan. 12, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Shemos | Shovavim
In this week's Torah Podcast on Parshas Shemos, we discuss the auspicious time for repentance that begins now called "Shovavim." We learn something new about an old topic by studying Yosef's triumphs, a Medrash in Shir Hashir...
Jan. 5, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayechi | Total Peace
In Parshas Vayechi, we are privy to Yaakov Avinu's final hours and the brachos he bestows upon his sons. In this week's Torah podcast on the weekly parsha, we discuss how Issachar was taught to attain total inner peace, a nec...
Dec. 30, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayigash | You Should Do This Everyday
A fantastic story featuring the Chofetz Chaim, and a powerful lesson therein, is where we begin. In this week's Torah Podcast, we discuss a unique opportunity we all have and a productive practice we all should consider takin...
Dec. 23, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Mekeitz | Chocolate Touch
In this week's episode of The Torah Podcast, we explore why Yosef was so successful at everything he did and how everything he touched seemed to turn to gold. We ponder why he didn't simply "write" to his dad that he was aliv...
Dec. 15, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayeishev | Emerson Cigars And Macallan Single Malt
Welcome to this week's Torah Podcast. In this episode, we explore why Hashem responded so seemingly strictly when Yaakov Avinu sought to relax and unwind. After a chaotic life filled with never-ending problems and catastrophe...
Dec. 8, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayishlach | For The Love Of Money
In this week's Torah Podcast, we deep dive into the proper approach a Jew should have towards money. In an uncut, unfiltered podcast edition, we see Rav Elchonon Wasserman, the Beis Halevi, and Rav Yeruchum Levovitz in one ac...
Dec. 1, 2022
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vayeitzei | Rochel Imeinu
This week's Torah Podcast tells the story of that momentous night. The night Rachel's destiny was changed forever, when she was switched under the Chuppah for her sister Leah, forfeiting her right to marry Yaakov. Today we ex...
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-provoki...
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, befo...
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 illustr...
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 thou...
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 Avodas...
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 n...