Best Rabbi David Lapin Podcasts (2024)

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Bava Metzia 94-95 Your Things and You – אם בעליו עמו 22:45

5d ago22:45

22:45

There is a profound albeit invisible metaphysical link between individuals and their belongings. Introduction to Chapter 8 of Bava Metzia. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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A Life-Changing Wake-Up Call 9:25

2d ago9:25

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In this episode, Bill Caskey shares a personal and eye-opening experience he had recently involving a minor heart incident. He candidly discusses how, despite considering himself fit and healthy, he ignored warning signs and failed to take action on a previous heart scan that indicated moderate to high risk. Bill emphasizes the importance of gettin…

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Bava Metzia 94a The Power of Trust to Empower - בההיא הנאה דקנפיק ליה קלא 19:30

6d ago19:30

19:30

Trust, whether in Hashem in another or even in oneself, is empowering and transformative. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Become the Guide: Redefine Your Role as a Salesperson 10:50

7d ago10:50

10:50

In this episode, Bill shares a powerful mindset shift to help you redefine your role in sales. Instead of seeing yourself as a traditional salesperson, Bill encourages you to embrace the role of a "guide" who leads prospects on a journey from their current state of pain or dissatisfaction to their desired outcome. He breaks down the key elements of…

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Bava Metzia 93a-b Safe Workplaces and Gutless Workers - היה לו לקדם ברועים ומקלות 20:25

8d ago20:25

20:25

Effort is always needed to avoid danger and remove danger from others. But the reality is that the world, and life itself, is dangerous. The quest for work environments that are safe and free of toxicity is unrealistic. A healthy environment is not one where there is no danger, but one where danger is mitigated and navigated. Source Sheet…

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Bava Metzia 92a A Gift from Heaven - משלו הוא אוכל או של שמים 21:22

9d ago21:22

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Gifts from Hashem should be seen as rights that He has given us, not as property, לה' הארץ ומלואו. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 91a Moral Conscience - לא יצא ידי חובתו עד שישלם 19:59

10d ago19:59

19:59

Moral conscience is not a humanistic term but a religious term that stems from an awareness of the Divine. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 90a-b Fundamentalism and Reason - חסמה מבחוץ מהו 18:54

11d ago18:54

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The Torah is not a set of fundamentalist laws. Every Mitzva and Halacha has reason and rationale. Understanding the reason provides context and meaning to the Mitzvah beyond the axiom of it being G-d’s will. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 87b & 89a-b Salt and Fire -פועל מהו שיהבהב באור 21:35

12d ago21:35

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Truth is to be found in the mastery of apparently contradictory polarities. This is the complexity of a life of meaning. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 87a Halacha and Societal Norms - אין שואלים בשלום אשה 20:24

14d ago20:24

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Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Envisioning Bigger Possibilities 12:46

17d ago12:46

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Bill answers a listener question from Jason on how to go beyond just working harder to achieve greater success in his career and income. He provides a framework for envisioning bigger possibilities, including journaling about your ideal outcomes over an extended period, examining how your thinking may need to change to reach those possibilities, an…

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The Essence of Fulfillment with Rabbi Daniel Lapin 27:16

23d ago27:16

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Bill is joined by Rabbi Daniel Lapin to discuss the general well-being of society and how individuals can focus on what truly matters despite external challenges. Rabbi Lapin offers insightful perspectives on the differences between those who work with ideas versus those who work with tangible things, and how this impacts one's connection to realit…

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Bava Metzia 75b - 76a Positive and Negative Energy - אין לו עליו אלא תרעומת (2) 13:44

25d ago13:44

13:44

Making a concession even when we are not legally required to, saves us from the devastating impact of negative energy. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 75b Partners in Crime and Punishment - לפני עור 16:32

27d ago16:32

16:32

We are responsible for our own choices. Yet, there are times when intentionally or unintentionally we enable others to do wrong. In these cases, we share responsibility with the other for his or her wrongdoing. Similarly, when we play a part in enabling others to make positive choices, we share in some of the credit for the outcomes of those choice…

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4 Key Links to Maximize Achievement 19:21

1M ago19:21

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Bill dives deep into the question of whether we are truly achieving at a level that matches our full potential. He identifies four crucial "links" that often hold us back from reaching our highest levels of achievement: spiritual discipline, psychological discipline, communication skills, and personal branding. He also challenges listeners to exami…

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Bava Metzia 68a Moral Capitalism - מי יימר דהוא רווחא 20:39

1M ago20:39

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We reveal the soul of the prohibition of charging interest as the foundation of the Torah’s economic model of free market capitalism governed by strict principles of Divine Law and Ethics and recognizing that only in true partnership with labor (whether physical or intellectual) can capital create value and wealth. Source Sheet…

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Bava Metzia 65b - 66a A Reassuring Voice - פטומי מילי בעלמא הוא 18:43

1M ago18:43

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Context determines when a statement is merely an effort to provide a reassuring voice to the other party and when it reflects contractual intent. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 65a The Importance of Context - תרשא דרב נחמן 20:43

1M ago20:43

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The intentions of deeds and transactions can sometimes be determined by words, agreements, and contracts. Often however, deeds need to be interpreted by the context in which they occur. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 63b - 64a Discounts and Credit - אגר נטר 19:08

1M ago19:08

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Trade Finance presents interesting challenges in the laws of interest bearing credit. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 60 - 62 Interest Bearing Loans - איזהו נשך – פתיחה 20:14

1M ago20:14

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Lending and borrowing with interest is a unique law that is foundational to faith and community. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 59b Truth or Opinion? - תנור של עכנאי 21:24

1M ago21:24

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“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” – Marcus Arelius, Meditations. How applicable is this in Torah? Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 58b Heart Attacks - אונאת דברים 21:09

1M ago21:09

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We can cause damage to the property of others or to their persons. Perhaps the worst damage that we can cause though, is damage to their heart. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Overcoming Doubt: The Enemy From Within 12:18

1M ago12:18

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In this episode, Bill Caskey dives deep into the insidious nature of doubt and how it can hold us back from pursuing our goals and initiatives. He draws parallels between doubt and the biblical story of the serpent tempting Eve, illustrating how doubt can creep in subtly and derail our best intentions. Bill shares personal experiences and insights …

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Bava Metzia 56-57a Ethics and Commerce - אונאה וביטול מקח 20:36

1M ago20:36

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The right to cancel a sale can stem either from one party having mislead the other, or from having transgressed the prohibition of אונאה Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 55a When Money is Worthless - יוליכנו אחריו אפילו למדי 18:05

2M ago18:05

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When a transaction is designed for a spiritual reason rather than an economic one, money is valued subjectively rather than by the currency market. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 52a-b Master Your Grievances - אין לו עליו אלא תרעומת 20:55

2M ago20:55

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The Torah expects high levels of personal mastery from us. Even to having a grievance against one who wronged us needs us to have an Halachik basis that permits such a grievance. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 51a Sentimental Value - לוקח מבעל הבית אין לו עליו אונאה 17:31

2M ago17:31

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An item sold by an individual from his or her personal collection has a narrative attached to it unlike a generic item bought in a store. The narrative attaches a different value to the item. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 49b-50 Exploitation - האונאה שתות למקח 21:27

2M ago21:27

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The feeling of having had our trust exploited, is one of the most soul-destroying feelings we can endure. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Escaping the Baggage of Selling 15:45

2M ago15:45

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In this episode, Bill explores the common misconceptions surrounding the sales profession. He argues that selling should not be about convincing or persuading, but rather a process of identifying the right prospects and providing them with valuable experiences. Bill emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking over just "doing" in sales, and sha…

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Bava Metzia 49a Actualize Your Intention - שיהא הין שלך צדק 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Standing by your word even when there is no contractual obligation, even when it entails loss. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 48a A Word is a Word - מי שפרע מאנשי דור המבול 19:29

2M ago19:29

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Lack of integrity, even when no crime is involved, can be more destructive for society than criminal activity. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 47b Skin in the Game - תקנו משום שאינם מהוגנים 16:37

2M ago16:37

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It is human nature that when we have an interest in a given outcome, we take on greater responsibility than when we don’t . Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 44a-b Value People for Who They Are – חשיב וחריף 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Introduction to HaZahav: Some things are valued for their activity and others for their essence. It is the same with people. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 38a-39a Ownership and Hope Drive Investment - אי מורידין קרוב לנכסי שבוי 21:58

2M ago21:58

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To maximize long term value growth it is crucial to align the interests of all stakeholders. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 37a Attention to Detail - לצאת ידי שמים 18:49

2M ago18:49

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When lack of attention to detail indirectly causes a loss to others we are morally responsible for the loss. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 36a Volunteering - דהא מסרה לבן דעת 20:40

2M ago20:40

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Responding to a call for help is a fundamental human capacity. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 35b When the Law is Unfair - הלה עושה סחורה עם פרתו של חבירו 18:02

2M ago18:02

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People have the capacity to reason for themselves and also to trust in the Torah. Both capacities are needed as well as the strength of conviction to live according to our reason and not according to the fads of the day. This is essential to our Jewishness. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 33a Originality and Authenticity - ורבו שלמדו חכמה 19:56

2M ago19:56

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There is a tension between authentic Torah – that which comes from an original source - and original Torah, that which is innovative and new. How are these two poles reconciled? Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 31a Animal Rights vs Ritual – שלח תשלח לדבר מצווה מנין 18:25

2M ago18:25

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In a theo-centric world animal rights will never take precedent over Divine Laws for humankind. Yet we see cases where the Divine Law seems to be set aside for kindness to animals. Why would this be? Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Bava Metzia 30a & b Humanism vs Ritual - זקן ואינה לפי כבודו 20:34

2M ago20:34

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In a fundamentalist religion, ritual trumps humanism. In a humanistic faith, humanism trumps ritual. How does the Torah deal with the tension that often exists between human dignity and the observance of the mitzvot? Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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Breaking It Down: Live Coaching with a Client 31:44

2M ago31:44

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In this special episode, Bill does live coaching with Karine M., a business development manager who is trying to build a lead generation "machine" for her company. She shares her struggles with crafting an effective cold-calling script and approach. Bill provides valuable insights on principles like "meeting them where they are" and breaking things…

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Bava Metzia 29b Limits to Generosity – ניחה ליה לאיניש דתיעבד מצווה בממוניה 21:07

2M ago21:07

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People are generally generous about others using their belongings to do a mitzva with them. But there are exceptions. Source SheetBy Rabbi David Lapin

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