Episodes

You Owe Me A House (Brisker Rav)
Jan. 22, 2023

You Owe Me A House (Brisker Rav)

Focusing on a great story surrounding the Brisker Rav in this Motzei Shabbos edition of The Motivation Congregation, we discuss Bitachon goals. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah conten...
Parshas Vaeira | Cubs Fan
Jan. 20, 2023

Parshas Vaeira | Cubs Fan

In today's short motivational Torah talk: An enjoyable commercial break, a pet peeve, and one fantastic insight from Rav Hirsch. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE --...
Dvar Torah on Parshas Vaeira | Lessons From Pharaoh
Jan. 19, 2023

Dvar Torah on Parshas Vaeira | Lessons From Pharaoh

In today's short Torah talk, we discuss a sharp lesson from Rav Yeruchom Levovitz about Pharaoh's behavior and why we shouldn't be too quick to reticule him. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivationa...
Bubbe's Chocolate Chip Cookies (Weekly Parsha)
Jan. 18, 2023

Bubbe's Chocolate Chip Cookies (Weekly Parsha)

Forced to translate the Torah into Greek by Ptolemy, the Rabbi's had to make some quick decisions and adaptations to the Torah. A miracle occurred and all 72 Rabbi's made the same edits. Behind one of these changes lives a cr...
Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It (Mussar)
Jan. 17, 2023

Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It (Mussar)

Today's short Dvar Torah: The Ibn Ezra's noteworthy comments surrounding Moshe's coming of age clue us into how we can discover our soul's extraordinary journey. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivat...
Why Was Moshe Chosen? (Rav Dessler)
Jan. 16, 2023

Why Was Moshe Chosen? (Rav Dessler)

A pearl of wisdom was described as "a wonderful psychological insight" by Rav Dessler. This understanding of a Medrash that Rav Dessler heard from his father is part two of the "mimicking Moshe" series. Support the Show. Join...
Pick Up A Hammer
Jan. 15, 2023

Pick Up A Hammer

Welcome to part one of the "mimicking Moshe" series. In today's Torah talk, we explore what character traits Moshe possessed that qualified him as a leader. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational...
This Titanic Torah Giant Knew How To Vacation
Jan. 14, 2023

This Titanic Torah Giant Knew How To Vacation

The saintly Satmar Rebbe is our topic. His love of the Torah and every Jew knew no end. Gut Vuch! Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The...
What's Going On? (Parshas Shemos)
Jan. 13, 2023

What's Going On? (Parshas Shemos)

Parshas Shemos describes the birth of Moshe Rabbeinu, Moshe, our teacher. However, when the Torah speaks of his parent's marriage, it omits there names. Why is this crucial detail missed? (Based on the wisdom of Rabbi Shimsho...
Children Like Who?! (Parshas Shemos)
Jan. 12, 2023

Children Like Who?! (Parshas Shemos)

Moshe, our teacher, would not nurse from an Egyptian lady because "his mouth was destined to speak to G-D." Why, then, does Jewish law discourage this practice for other Jews? Will we ever have that same audience with G-D as ...
What You Didn't Know About The Burning Bush
Jan. 11, 2023

What You Didn't Know About The Burning Bush

In today's short Dvar Torah on Parshas Shemos, we explore what Moshe Rabbeinu did right before Hashem spoke to him from a burning bush. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN...
Forget It! (Dvar Torah)
Jan. 10, 2023

Forget It! (Dvar Torah)

Naming your son "forgetful" doesn't sound like a good idea. However, what if it was the key to your success in life? Let me know your thoughts on today's short Torah talk on the Motivation Congregation Podcast! Support the Sh...
Take Responsibility (Parshas Vayechi)
Jan. 9, 2023

Take Responsibility (Parshas Vayechi)

In today's short Torah talk, we probe why Yehudah was named King. Based on Onkelos's unexpected translation of the pasuk, we are gifted a pearl of wisdom. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational T...
Serve Hashem, Not People!
Jan. 8, 2023

Serve Hashem, Not People!

Shimon and Levi were sharply "blessed" by their father before his passing. Rashi teaches us a practical lesson we can take from their rebuke. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!...
No-brainer Investment
Jan. 8, 2023

No-brainer Investment

A fascinating story featuring Rav Aharon Leib Shteinman and Mr. Moshe Reichman sheds light on a much-overlooked daily opportunity. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ...
Ultimate Blessing
Jan. 6, 2023

Ultimate Blessing

At the end of Parshas, Vayechi Yaakov gathers his sons to bless them. The problem is that the blessings sound more like curses - jammed with harsh criticism. In this short Dvar Torah on the Parsha, we explain, based on the wi...
The Littering Gossipmongers
Jan. 5, 2023

The Littering Gossipmongers

In today's Motivation Congregation, we explore the overlap between American Hashkafa and Torah values in a short Torah talk. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ------...
Get New Glasses
Jan. 4, 2023

Get New Glasses

The Torah wants us to look past an item's outer layer and understand its essence and meaning. Wear your spiritual glasses and prepare to be amazed. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah co...
Asara B'Teves
Jan. 3, 2023

Asara B'Teves

Fast days can be challenging. Today's short Dvar Torah discusses the secret to capitalizing on its great potential. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------...
Pledge Your Allegiance
Jan. 2, 2023

Pledge Your Allegiance

In today's Torah talk, we discuss multiple approaches to explain a peculiar happening in our parsha. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! JOIN HERE ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to ...
All You Can
Jan. 2, 2023

All You Can

You can't control the outcomes but can work your face off. As the saying goes, "the dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately." enjoy today's short motivational Torah talk. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp community...
A Story You Won't Believe
Jan. 1, 2023

A Story You Won't Believe

As heard from Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman Shlita, a powerful and brand new story. We are treated to a fresh approach toward living in the diaspora based on a conversation between the great Chofetz Chaim and Rabbi Elchonon Wasserma...
I Am Yoseph, Is My Father Still Alive?
Dec. 30, 2022

I Am Yoseph, Is My Father Still Alive?

A short and powerful idea from the great Beis Halevi on Parshas Vayigash. A quick view based on the week's parsha. This direct and impactful idea from a Torah giant exposed a harsh truth. Support the Show. Join the WhatsApp c...
A Dangerous Yet Eye Opening Insight
Dec. 29, 2022

A Dangerous Yet Eye Opening Insight

A mind is a powerful place. Today's idea explores the far-reaching ramifications and importance of obedience and discipline to the order of reason. (Based on Rav Yeruchom Levovitz'sclassic work "Da'as Torah") Support the Show...