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June 7, 2024

Bubbe's Chocolate Chip Cookies (Weekly Parsha)

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 crucial insight. (Based on the wisdom of Rabbi Yaakov Galinsky…

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June 7, 2024

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

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor!…

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June 7, 2024

Why Was Moshe Chosen? (Rav Dessler)

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1)…

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June 7, 2024

Pick Up A Hammer

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald…

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June 7, 2024

This Titanic Torah Giant Knew How To Vacation

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial…

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June 7, 2024

What's Going On? (Parshas Shemos)

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 Shimshon Dovid Pincus Z" L.) (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Support the show (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation…

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June 7, 2024

Children Like Who?! (Parshas Shemos)

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 Moshe did? The answer may surprise you. Support the show…

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June 7, 2024

Forget It! (Dvar Torah)

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 show (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational…

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June 7, 2024

Take Responsibility (Parshas Vayechi)

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC…

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June 7, 2024

Serve Hashem, Not People!

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your…

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June 7, 2024

No-brainer Investment

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for…

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June 7, 2024

Ultimate Blessing

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 wisdom of Rav Yeruchom Levovitz, why Yaakov gave his…

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June 7, 2024

The Littering Gossipmongers

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. (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for…

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June 7, 2024

Get New Glasses

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald…

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June 7, 2024

Asara B'Teves

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our…

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June 7, 2024

Pledge Your Allegiance

Pledge Your Allegiance

In today's Torah talk, we discuss multiple approaches to explain a peculiar happening in our parsha. Support the show (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of…

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June 7, 2024

A Story You Won't Believe

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 Wasserman. Support the show (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily…

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June 7, 2024

I Am Yoseph, Is My Father Still Alive?

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 (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1)…

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June 7, 2024

How Did I Miss That?

How Did I Miss That?

How did the Shevatim/the brothers not notice that it was Yosef? Yes, Yosef now had a beard, but listen to how the Ramban answers this question on the Parsha. (Week of Pashas Vayigash) Support the show (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate…

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June 7, 2024

It's Called Megillas ESTHER (Taanis Esther)

It's Called Megillas ESTHER (Taanis Esther)

Today is Taanis Esther, the fast of Esther. We learn how queen Esther prepared for her significant moment in the town of Shushan, as is told in the Purim story, and to commemorate her great act, we too fast. The Purim story is a tale of bravery, faith, and resilience.…

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June 6, 2024

War In Israel: Exploring the Essence of Jewish Leadership Through the Life of Moshe Rabbeinu

War In Israel: Exploring the Essence of Jewish Leadership Through the Life of Moshe Rabbeinu

What defines a hero? What qualities elevate a man to the stature of a leader? This episode unfolds as we journey into the Torah and unlock the heroic traits of our ultimate champion, Moshe Rabbeinu. We delve into his compassionate soul, empathy for the suffering, and how he stepped out…

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June 6, 2024

Mommy Come Home!

Mommy Come Home!

What does the house look like when mom's away for only three days? Today's Motivation Congregation discusses how life without the Beis Hamikdash is like living G-D forbid without a mother. A verse we say in Hallel is the central theme in this short online Torah talk. Support the show…

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June 6, 2024

The Best Way

The Best Way

"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." Today's Motivation Congregation explores the best way to teach your kids "the straight path." The Torah teaches us the importance of proper parenting. In this short vort, we explore the topic further. (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Support the show (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp…

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June 6, 2024

What's Your Name?

What's Your Name?

In today's short torah talk, we discuss why we praise Hashem's "name" and why Esav called himself Edom. (Fascinating Ohr Hachaim, as heard from Rabbi Ephraim Wachsman Shlita) Support the show (https://gofund.me/f5c49a65) Join The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content! (https://wa.me/message/ADWKBAPKGQUBN1) Elevate your impact by becoming a…

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