Season 3
Feb. 24, 2023
Parshas Terumah | What Aristotle Couldn't Figure Out
This secret lies in broad daylight, this hidden truth that even the wise Aristotle couldn't explain, and is the topic of today's short Torah class. Join us as we explore a Gemara in Pesachim and a classic idea from Rav Dessl…
Feb. 23, 2023
My New Favorite Jewish Singer (Uncle Moishy)
You know his name. This unique musical talent shows us how to be happy this Adar. The sages expose the secret to happiness; in this short Torah talk, we clarify the path to happiness. Support the show ---------------- SUBSCR…
Feb. 22, 2023
Rosh Chodesh Adar | Purim 2023 | Get Happy
During the month of Adar, we celebrate the holiday of Purim. We read Megilas Esther, which tells the Purim story, and dressed up in our Purim costumes. The sages teach us to increase our happiness during the month of Adar. T…
Feb. 21, 2023
Torah's View on Medicine
Eben Ezra's words are a powerful reminder that we must always look to Hashem to be our doctor. We can use a medicine, technology, and other modern advancements in medical treatments—but only Hashem can genuinely heal us. The…
Feb. 20, 2023
VIP Experience
Say it aloud repeatedly: "the world was created for me." Support the show ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly shiur on the Parsha of the week. Listen on Spotify or the new Jewish music an…
Feb. 19, 2023
This Week's Parsha Reveals The Secret To Success
An unprecedented moment, the ultimate commitment. The Jewish people entered this relationship with Hashem with two simple words that reveal the secret to success: "Nasseh V'nishmah!" Support the show ---------------- SUBSCRI…
Feb. 19, 2023
The One Where The Starbucks CEO Met Rav Nosson Tzvi
A fascinating and empowering meeting between Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz and The Mir rosh yeshiva Rav Noson Tzvi Finkel. In this timeless tale, we are treated to the truth of the human spirit's potential. Support the s…
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 ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for …
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 Jewi…
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 --------…
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 ----…
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 ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful w…
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 ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha …
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 ---------------…
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 …
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 …
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 ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly…
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 momen…
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 onli…
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 ---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsh…
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 ---------------- SUBSCRIBE …
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 take…
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 an…