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Prism of Torah illuminates the depths of Jewish wisdom through a weekly exploration of the parasha and Jewish holidays. Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman masterfully blends profound insights with practical guidance, unlocking the layers of meaning in each Torah portion through the four main aspects: Pshat, Remez, Drash, and Sod. Cultivate your connection with Hashem and apply timeless wisdom to your daily life. Contact us: prismoftorah@gmail.com Produced by Eli Podcast Productions
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Machshavah Lab

Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss

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My name is Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss. My goal as a Torah educator is not merely to teach my students my OWN hashkafah. Rather, my goal is to equip them with the foundations, the methodological training, and the tools which will enable them to arrive at their OWN understanding of Judaism and cultivate their OWN relationship with Hashem and His Torah. This podcast is devoted to the shiurim I give which are geared specifically towards that end. As such, the range of topics covered here will be div ...
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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 37 minutes Synopsis: This morning's YBT Sunday shiur (11/3/24) was a bit different than usual, focusing more on reading and discussing sources than in-depth analysis. This was intentional, since this shiur was intended to be a setup for the REAL shiur. My original goal was to…
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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 3 pages Length of audio: 10 minutes 50 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 11/8/24, titled: Lech Lecha: Avraham Avinu – a Vial of Perfume in a Cemetery. This week's article is part Mi…
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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 21 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (11/7/24), in our Thursday night Pirkei Avos shiur for women, we continued learning Chapter 4. On its surface, this mishnah is directed at judges, but the advice it gives is counterintuitive. Despite the seemingly narrow audience, we were able to …
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Lech Lecha- Which World Are You Living In? What profound message lies behind Hashem's seemingly reverse-ordered command to Avraham to leave his land before his birthplace and father's house? Why does the Torah describe Lot's capture with such unusual grammar - interrupting his identity as "Avram's nephew" with mention of his possessions? Through a …
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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 2 pages Length of audio: 8 minutes 18 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 11/1/24, titled: Noach: Why Was Noach's Family Saved? I've always assumed they were saved because of Noach's …
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Why does the Torah seemingly describe the Mabul in passive terms, without explicitly mentioning Hashem's direct involvement? And what makes the nachash's punishment of having readily available food actually a severe consequence rather than a blessing? In this episode, we uncover profound insights about Hashem's relationship with His creation and wh…
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Hoshana Rabbah - Your Last Chance Why is Hoshana Rabbah compared to Yom Kippur? What hidden power lies within this often-overlooked day? Delve into the mystical depths of Hoshana Rabbah and uncover its profound connection to teshuvah, judgment, and unity. This episode explores the fascinating concept of two distinct systems of repentance, revealing…
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The sukkah, with its inherent discomforts, paradoxically symbolizes the pinnacle of joy—our Zman Simchaseinu. How can the experience of exile hold the key to true happiness when, on the surface, it seems to totally contradict the theme of happiness? What profound wisdom lies in reading Koheles, with its seemingly bleak outlook, during this joyous f…
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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 21 minutes Synopsis: This morning (10/11/24), in our Thursday night Pirkei Avos shiur for women (rescheduled to Friday morning, Erev Yom ha'Kippurim), we took up the final clause of the first mishnah in chapter 2 because it mentions the concept that all our deeds our written …
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Why were the elders weeping when accusing the Kohen Gadol, despite following Halacha? What motivated a Rebbe to seek forgiveness from his Talmid for 13 consecutive years on Erev Yom Kippur, even when blameless? Uncover the profound message behind these puzzling accounts and the Rambam's insights on them. How does Yom Kippur elevate us to an angelic…
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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 16 minutes Synopsis: This Erev Rosh ha'Shanah morning (10/2/24), I gave an incomplete shiur on the phrase "ha'Melech ha'Mishpat" with which we conclude the 11th berachah of the Amidah during the Aseres Ymei Teshuvah. Last year I wrote 3/4ths of an article on this topic - ever…
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What if one powerful choice could transform your entire year? How can you tap into Hashem's boundless chesed during the High Holidays? In this eye-opening episode, Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman reveals a profound secret from Parshas Nitzavim that will forever change your Rosh Hashanah experience. Discover how a subtle shift in mindset can open the floodg…
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