Episodes
Feb. 17, 2023
Parshas Mishpatim | Undeserving Yet Free
Parshas Mishpatim describes Hashem as "chanun," which means compassionate. However, the Ramban translates the word differently and reveals our superpower. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational T...
Feb. 16, 2023
Subconscious Mind | Rav Yisroel Salanter's Yahrzeit
The concept of the subconscious appears in the writings of Lipkin well before Sigmund Freud popularized the concept. Already in 1880, the concept of conscious and subconscious processes and their role in man's psychological, ...
Feb. 15, 2023
What Do You Want From Me?
We must not forget to learn what Hashem wants from us and not fall into the trap of haphazardly performing the mitzvos. Always delve into the central point and theme of the mitzvos. Judaism is a relationship between the Jewis...
Feb. 14, 2023
Paved With Good Intentions
Immediately following the ten commandments, the Torah gives three interesting and oddly timed negative commandments. Hirsch explains to us why the exactness of the Torah is entirely on display here. Support the Show. Join the...
Feb. 13, 2023
Question Everything (Parsha)
When Moshe's father-in-law shows up, he advises Moshe and the Jews to restructure the judicial system. Yisro embodies what it means to have a probing eye that questions everything in a search for truth. Support the Show. Join...
Feb. 12, 2023
Rav Chaim and the Grasshopper
Who doesn't love gedolim stories? In this short motzei Shabbas Torah talk, we discuss what happens when the laws of nature and Torah clash. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! J...
Feb. 12, 2023
That's Not Achdus!
A fundamental precondition to accepting the Torah is achdus/unity. However, Rashi on parshas Yisro clues us into one necessary condition to merit total unity. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivation...
Feb. 10, 2023
Parshas Yisro | Earthquake In Turkey
In this erev shabbas episode of The Motivation Congregation, we explore one unique attribute Yisro possessed and why the placement of Yisro's story in the Torah holds an unforgettable lesson. Support the Show. Join the WhatsA...
Feb. 9, 2023
Don't Get Better; Get Higher | Alter of Slabodka
This Dvar Torah from the Alter of Slabodka gives us a revolutionary understanding of life. He states that each of us is king and queen, part of a kingdom of holy priests and a holy nation. We must never forget this fact and u...
Feb. 8, 2023
Remove Your Shoes | Wisdom of Rav Dessler
Rav Dessler explains that the key to unlocking greatness is rooted deep within us. Citing from the medrash, he teaches us that this journey begins with taking the first step, and it starts with recognizing our potential and s...
Feb. 7, 2023
No More Excuses
After the most significant event in human history, the Jewish people are frighted by the experience. Moshe's calming words to them provide us with a practical lesson. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily mo...
Feb. 6, 2023
Tu Bishvat
Rabbi Daniel Kalish teaches us that Tu Bishvat celebrated on the 15th of Shevat, is a potent day in the Jewish calendar. Rabbi Kalish reminds us that Tu Bishvat is a day of maturation and independence. We should take a moment...
Feb. 5, 2023
Why Now? (Parsha)
Like a bad infection through a weak body, strife is cutting through the Jewish people. Moshe and the prophets make a new enactment to save the day. Listen to Rav Elchanon Wasserman's Z'TL take on the topic in this short onlin...
Feb. 5, 2023
Rav Wolbe And The Chazon Ish
A leap heard around the world. Nachshon ben Aminadav changed the course of history, and years later, Chazon Ish's advice to Rav Wolbe focused on that epic leap. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivati...
Feb. 3, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Beshalach | Take The Leap
Nobody wanted to jump into the sea of reeds. Then one man's leap changed his life, his family's life, and a nation's destiny forever. Listen to the story of Nachshon ben Aminadav. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community...
Feb. 2, 2023
Slam The Door | Mussar
This Dvar Torah on the week's parsha teaches us how to close the door to sin. Suppose we can find a way to lock out our yetzer hara and take proactive steps to avoid temptation and act by Hashem's commandments. Doing so takes...
Feb. 1, 2023
Purim Came Early | Mind-blowing Insight
Parents are an integral part of our lives, guiding us and providing us with the support we need to grow. This week's Dvar Torah explores why Hashem provided us with parents and examines their unique role in our lives. The ans...
Jan. 31, 2023
Oh How Daddy Loves Me! (Emunah)
It is important to remember that our faith is not just a list of laws and regulations but an intense loving relationship between man and God with laws to solidify that. In Sefer Kuzari, Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi explains that faith...
Jan. 30, 2023
The Most Important Job In The World
In today's short Torah talk, we explore: Why did God love Avraham? Should you take it if you were offered the position of head of Brisk Yeshiva? What was the purpose of the ten plagues? Find out the answer to these questions ...
Jan. 29, 2023
Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up
This scintillating insight from the Rebbe of Kutzk is a need-to-know Torah idea. If life feels hard, listen to this. If you find yourself struggling, listen to this. Don't give up, don't ever give up. Support the Show. Join t...
Jan. 29, 2023
Chofetz Chaim | Gedolim Stories
This inspiring story about the Chofetz Chaim exemplifies his profound love for fellow Jews. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekl...
Jan. 27, 2023
Dvar Torah on Parshas Bo
A Dvar Torah on this week's Parsha: Important insight from the sefer Haksav V'hakabolah about the severity of the ninth plague. Good Shabbos! Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!...
Jan. 26, 2023
Toe Drag Swag (Torah)
Based on an observation of professional football, we discuss a practical and valuable lesson in this special edition of The Motivation Congregation. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah c...
Jan. 25, 2023
Rav Wolbe, Rav Dessler And Rav Shmuel
In today's short vort on the parsha, revisit a topic from our childhood, and develop this deceptively simple idea. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ----------------...