Episodes

Paved With Good Intentions
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...
Question Everything (Parsha)
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...
Rav Chaim and the Grasshopper
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...
That's Not Achdus!
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...
Parshas Yisro | Earthquake In Turkey
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...
Don't Get Better; Get Higher | Alter of Slabodka
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...
Remove Your Shoes | Wisdom of Rav Dessler
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...
No More Excuses
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...
Tu Bishvat
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...
Why Now? (Parsha)
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...
Rav Wolbe And The Chazon Ish
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...
Dvar Torah on Parshas Beshalach | Take The Leap
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...
Slam The Door | Mussar
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...
Purim Came Early | Mind-blowing Insight
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...
Oh How Daddy Loves Me! (Emunah)
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...
The Most Important Job In The World
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 ...
Don't Give Up, Don't Ever Give Up
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...
Chofetz Chaim | Gedolim Stories
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...
Dvar Torah on Parshas Bo
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!...
Toe Drag Swag (Torah)
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...
Rav Wolbe, Rav Dessler And Rav Shmuel
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 ----------------...
Save Time. Learn Torah.
Jan. 24, 2023

Save Time. Learn Torah.

The pinpoint accuracy of Chazal's words cannot be overstated, and the depth of their wisdom can actually save you time. Enjoy today's short Torah talk! Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Tora...
Unbeatable (Mussar)
Jan. 23, 2023

Unbeatable (Mussar)

A valuable insight from the great 17th-century Rabbi of Prague, the Kli Yakar is our topic in today's short motivational Torah talk. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HER...
Be Like Egyptians
Jan. 22, 2023

Be Like Egyptians

Is Yiras Shamayim something simple? This insightful Dvar Torah aims to deliver the answer. (It may surprise you) Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- S...