Episodes
April 30, 2023
Go Ahead, Indulge.
Being a part of the Jewish people enables us to draw from a wealth of spiritual heritage, customs, and beliefs passed down for generations. We constantly connect to our rich history through prayer, study, and observance of mi...
April 30, 2023
Call Home (The Fifth Commandment)
The fifth commandment of the Aseres Hadibros says, “Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord they God giveth thee” (Exodus 20:12). This commandment is as relevant today as it was...
April 28, 2023
Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Self - Possible or Impossible?
Rav Dessler gives us the answer and the approach. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on...
April 27, 2023
Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim | The Only Place to Start
Good morning! Welcome to another inspiring Torah Talk, where we look deeper into our Jewish heritage. This time, it's Parashas Acharei Mos Kedoshim that's being focused on - and what an important lesson this particular episod...
April 26, 2023
Lashon Hara - The Evil Language From the Dark Side of the Moon
• Speech that states something negative about a person, even if true, is considered Lashon Hara (Evil Tongue). • Hotzaat Shem Ra ("spreading a bad name") consists of lies and is considered an even graver sin than Lashon Hara....
April 25, 2023
Sefiras HaOmer Today
In total, Rebbe Akiva had 24,000 students who were devoted to him and devoted to the Almighty. However, tragedy struck when a plague killed all 24,000 students. This was a massive blow to Rebbe Akiva and Jewish tradition, as ...
April 24, 2023
Rav Hirsch Explains טהרות
The Tohoros covers a wide range of topics, from the laws of ritual purity and impurity to rules governing the niddah (menstrual) period, interpersonal relations between husband and wife, physical contact between men and women...
April 23, 2023
What is Sefiras HaOmer?
An unexpected veil of mourning is cast during a period that should be celebrated. The reason? A tragic tale of Rabbi Akiva's students who perished in droves between Passover and Shavuot. Even today, Jewish people avoid gettin...
April 23, 2023
Rabbi Nosson Stein
The teachings of great Rabbi's show us the importance of living our lives with integrity and respect for ourselves, others, and the world around us. Their wisdom has been passed down through generations and can still be seen ...
April 21, 2023
Tazria Metzora | Shofar as a Pencil Holder?!
A misunderstanding of our greatest gift is the beginning of the excommunicated evil speaker, the Metzora. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIB...
April 20, 2023
Is It Kosher? (Season 3!)
Welcome to The Motivation Congregation Season Four! In today's episode: Kosher food has long been part of Jewish life and is essential to a kosher lifestyle. But what does it mean to live a "kosher" life? To ensure that our ...
April 18, 2023
Indispensable Middah - Parsha
At the beginning of Parshas Shemini, the Torah tells us that Aharon Hakohen was given the keys to the Mishkan and anointed High Priest. However, on his first day on the job, things didn't quite go as expected. In this episode...
April 17, 2023
Hashem Saves In The Blink Of An Eye
We often witness Hashem's hand in the extraordinary and unexpected. We are reminded of the milestones that G-d has performed and continues to perform for us daily. The splitting of the Red Sea is one such momentous event - wh...
April 16, 2023
Rabbi Wolbe's Post-Pesach Mindset
In today's short Torah talk we discuss the proper post-Pesach mindset. Rav Wolbe teaches us one essential idea to help us turn our inspiration into action. As we count the days of Sefiras Ha'Omer up until the holiday of Shavu...
April 14, 2023
The Torah's View on Competition (Pesach Takeaway)
Competition gives us a unique perspective on the world, gives us a sense of accomplishment, and can be incredibly rewarding. The Torah teaches us that completion is essential and should not be taken lightly. We must strive to...
April 11, 2023
The Holiday of Pesach and the Day the Sea Split
On the seventh day of Pesach, a miraculous event occurred. After centuries of enslavement and oppression, the sea miraculously split, allowing the Jewish people to escape the clutches of their oppressors. This divinely-orches...
April 10, 2023
The Pesach Matzos Teach Us...
The Jewish people celebrate the holiday of Pesach, which commemorates Hashem performing miracles for the Jewish people, and eternally connecting himself to this Abrahamic fraternity. Every year when we bake and eat our Pesach...
April 10, 2023
Sefiras HaOmer Mindset
Jews still mark the days between Passover and Shavuot in a "Counting of the Omer." The period of 49 days counted is known as the "Omer period" or "the Omer." Each day, Jews recite a special blessing in the synagogue or at hom...
April 9, 2023
Remembering Rabbi Wallerstein zt"l
Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein ztl was a renowned and respected scholar who dedicated his life to enabling Jewish women to explore and grow in their knowledge of the Torah. He founded Ohr Yitzchak, Ateres Naava Seminary for Girls...
April 5, 2023
Learn It Like Never Before
In today's short motivational Torah talk, we discuss the importance of learning the story of Yetzias Mitzrayim as if it is the first time you're hearing it. People often rely on their original understanding of the story, but ...
April 4, 2023
This Pesach Prepare to Succeed
In today's short motivational Torah talk, we focus on a small detail that separates two nearly identical stories. This often overlooked yet crucial point can be between night and day and success and failure. Support the Show....
April 3, 2023
Pesach Seder With The Family Or The Chofetz Chaim?
Seder night is the highlight of Pesach for many Jewish families, but it can be challenging to keep children excited and engaged in the rituals. The key is to make it fun and interactive. Here are some tips on how to keep your...
April 2, 2023
A Hopeless Family Stuck In The Iron Crucible of Egypt
The story of the Exodus is one of struggle, faith, and determination. After years of enslavement in Egypt, the God of Israel appeared to Moses in a burning bush and commanded him to lead his people from captivity. Moses went ...