Best Rabbi Menashe Uhr Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 23 | Special Episode | Transforming Negative Character Traits Into Spiritual Light 29:02

7M ago29:02

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 22 | The Mitzvah to Light the Menorah on Chanukah 35:59

7M ago35:59

35:59

We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 21 | Do Not Stand Idle While a Jew's Blood is Being Spilled 32:12

8M ago32:12

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 20 | The Mitzvah to Feel the Pain of Your Fellow Jew 33:34

8M ago33:34

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 19 | The Mitzvah of Prayer 33:40

1y ago33:40

33:40

We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 18 | The Mitzvah to Study Torah 38:44

1y ago38:44

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 17 | The Mitzvah to Love Your Fellow Jew 37:50

1y ago37:50

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The Mitzvah to Love Your Fellow Jew: ואהבת לרעך כמוך In this episode we will cover the basics of this Mitzvah - and also tackle the following questions: How can you make me love someone? What if I can’t stand them? How can I love someone who wrongs me? How can I love someone who sins and is a bad person? We want to here from you! Send in your quest…

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Ep. 16 | The Mitzvah of Counting the Omer 40:42

1y ago40:42

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 15 | The Prohibition of Chometz on Passover 35:34

1+ y ago35:34

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Have you ever wondered why the Torah prohibits leavened bread and all Chometz items on Pesach? Why does this prohibition seem so intense, with many rules about getting rid of chometz and avoiding even a small amount? Why is there a Mitzvah to burn the Chometz before Passover? Why is it even forbidden to have chometz in my possession, even if I won'…

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Ep. 14 | The Mitzvah to Say the Story of the Exodus by the Passover Seder 44:21

1+ y ago44:21

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Why is it so important to say the story of the exodus every single year - we all know it already! Why is remembering the exodus such a reoccuring theme in Judaism? It seems like every other Mitzvah is done "as a remembrance of the the exodus from Egypt!" What are we REALLY doing on Seder night... We want to here from you! Send in your questions or …

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Ep. 13 | Can / Should a Woman Do a Mitzvah She Is Not Obligated To Do? 1:08:42

1+ y ago1:08:42

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We've established that there are several Mitzvos that women are not obligated to do. What if a women wants to do them anyway, as "Extra Credit?" Is this encouraged, discouraged, or somewhere in between? We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for li…

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Ep. 12 | Why Women Have Different Mitzvah Obligations 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

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Why women are exempt from certain Mitzvos Does a women being exempt from certain Mitzvos reflect a discriminatory attitude of the Torah against women? Exploring the Spiritual identity and goals of Jewish women. The Torah's view on Feminism. In this episode we get to the heart of the issue and reach the conclusion of understanding why women are exem…

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Ep. 11 | The Spiritual Mission of Women 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

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Exploring the Spiritual identity and goals of Jewish women. Does the Torah view men and women as equal? The Torah's view on Feminism. We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.…

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Ep. 10 | Which Mitzvos Are Women Exempt From? 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

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Addressing Melissa's question: Why are some Mitzvos only for men?! Which Mitzvos are women exempt from? We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ep. 9 | Tefillin (Part Two) 23:59

1+ y ago23:59

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Learn about deeper mystical ideas of how wearing tefillin affects it's wearer and what it represents. ACTION PLAN: How to obtain Kosher Tefillin and wear them properly. PLUS: Melissa's question - Why are Tefillin only a man's Mitzvah? Why aren't women obligated as well?! We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to Mitzv…

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Ep. 8 | Tefillin (Part One) 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

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What am I really doing when I put on Tefillin? The unique reason for the Mitzvah of Tefillin and why it is unlike any other Mitzvah. Bonus: How to not put on Tefillin like a monkey! Learn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Tefillin from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and u…

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Ep. 7 | Mezuzah (Part Three) Action Plan! 15:33

1+ y ago15:33

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How to obtain a Kosher Mezuza Which doors require a Mezuza? Which don't? How to hang up a Mezuza Learn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Mezuza from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and upgrades your relationship with Hashem. Every day! We want to here from you! Send in you…

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Ep. 6 | Mezuzah (Part Two) 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

46:39

Why does a Mezuzah need to be Kosher? Why can't I just print one? How does the Mezuzah actually offer "protection?" Learn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Mezuza from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and upgrades your relationship with Hashem. Every day! We want to here fr…

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Ep. 5 | Mezuzah (Part One) 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

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Is Mezuzah a "one and done" Mitzvah that is over after I put one on my door? What is the deeper reason for this Mitzvah? Does mezuzah give some kind of physical protection to your home? Learn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Mezuza from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and…

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Ep. 4 | How Mitzvos Can Transform Your Life! 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

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Why is it important to connect to Mitzvos on a deeper level? Why isn't this topic commonly discussed in Jewish life? Learn about how exploring this topic and finding your personal connection to Mitzvos will transform your life into one of joy and meaning. Guaranteed:-) We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to Mitzvah…

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Ep. 3 | Mitzvah vs. Good Deed 46:21

1+ y ago46:21

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What is a Mitzvah? Why can’t I just be a good person? - Doesn’t God just want me to be a good person? What is the difference - if any - between a Mitzvah and a Good Deed? What do I do if my society looks at a particular Mitzvah as immoral or unkind? Why did the Rabbis create "new" Mitzvos? Can't I just do the ones written in the Torah? We want to h…

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Ep. 2 | Why Did God Give Us (so many!) Mitzvos? 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

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Why did Hashem give us Mitzvos? Why did Hashem give us sooo many Mitzvos? Why is it important to do a Mitzvah in a precise halachic way? Is there a reward for Mitzvos? What is the reward? When do we get it? Is reward supposed to be our motivator to do Mitzvos? (Because if it is.... it doesn't seem to be working!) All this, and much more, in this im…

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Ep. 1 | Introduction to the Meaningful Mitzvah Podcast with Rabbi Menashe Uhr, Shlomi & Melissa 15:44

1+ y ago15:44

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In this episode you'll get to know Rabbi Uhr, Shlomi, & Melissa, and learn more about the format of this podcast and what our goals are. We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.…

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Important Podcast Update - Exciting Changes Coming Dec. 6th! (Rebranding Alert) 3:21

1+ y ago3:21

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Miss these podcasts? I miss them too! My apologies for not keeping you updated sooner - listen to this 3 minute message for the update, and tune in here on Dec. 6th to this channel for the all new TorahTalk Mitzvah Podcast! A personal message from Rabbi Menashe Uhr We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodc…

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V'zos Habracha / Simchas Torah - Dance With Your Deficiencies 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Sukkos / Haazinu - It's Time to Party! 24:09

2y ago24:09

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Vayeilech - Hurricane Torah (with special guests, see description) 33:37

2y ago33:37

33:37

Enjoy this special edition of the TorahTalk Parsha Podcast with special guests who share powerful ideas on this week's Torah portion, Vayeilech, as well as other themes related to the High Holidays. This special compilation of Torah is brought to you by the Jacksonville Kollel, featuring Rabbi Yosef Chaim Cohen, Rabbi Sammy Kahn, Rabbi Menashe Uhr,…

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Nitzavim - 613 Easy Mitzvos 30:50

2y ago30:50

30:50

We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Ki Savo - Epic Jewish Vibes 24:58

2y ago24:58

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What does it mean to be grateful to God? How can we "thank" God? Living a Torah lifestyle is awesome and thrilling and exhilarating and stirring and rousing and stimulating and intoxicating and electrifying and invigorating and moving and inspiring and gripping and fun and happy and exciting and energizing and compelling and sensational and powerfu…

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Ki Seitzei - Vodka & Herring 28:22

2y ago28:22

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Shoftim - Our War of Attrition 31:38

2y ago31:38

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Re'eh - One Nation Under God 32:15

2y ago32:15

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How could Moshe present a compelling case for the Jewish people to choose a life of spirituality over physical pleasure, if Moshe himself never experiences the pleasures of this world? If he has only seen one side of the coin how can he tell us which side is better?! How can one swim upstream by following the way of the Torah when most people aroun…

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Va'eschanan - Heart & Soul 40:40

2y ago40:40

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Welcome to one of the most powerful Torah portions in the Torah! What are the 4 conditions of proper prayer? Is there a best time to pray? When is that?! Do Jews care what non Jews think of us? Why or why not? What is Moshe's guarantee of how a Jew can return to God even in the depth of a painful exile, and even when one feels so spiritually distan…

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Devarim - Justice for Judges 27:40

2y ago27:40

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Welcome to the 5th book of the Torah! Why all the repeated information? Does the Torah really need to be summarized at the end? How should one rebuke a fellow Jew who has sinned? Or more importantly.... how should one NOT rebuke a fellow Jew.... After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, there was some discussion about how to ensure the sa…

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Mattos - Clean Pots & Clean Souls 35:52

2y ago35:52

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Why is a promise such a big deal in Judiasm? Why was Moshe upset the the Jewish army failed to kill the women of Midyan? How did the Jewish people receive forgiveness for their terrible sin of sinning with the women of Midyan? What lessons can we learn from this story in how we can to Teshuva, and repent from our sins and become closer to Hashem? L…

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Pinchas - Spiritual Saviors 41:40

2y ago41:40

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How can we help inspire Jews who are feeling disconnected? Is the spiritual connection of our fellow Jews our "problem?' If yes, what is our responsibilities? Am I supposed to make sure someone else follows the Torah? What do I see to someone I meet who is clearly violating the Torah's commandments? Am I supposed to be like Pinchas? Do I need to ge…

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Balak - You Can Change People! 30:07

2y ago30:07

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Magical angels. Talking Donkeys. Manipulated blessings. This week's Torah portion is packed with strange and mysterious phenomena. How do we make sense of it all? What gives someone the power to bless - or curse - and for that to be fulfilled? Can it happen in 2022? Can I myself tap into these powers? (Hint: Yes. Tune in and I'll tell you how!) All…

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Chukas - Mysterious Mitzvos 24:55

2y ago24:55

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Why does God give us Mitzvos that seem to make no sense? Why did the Jews complain so much? Why did God cure illness by telling Moshe to hang a copper serpent on a stick and have people look at it (the symbol still used today on ambulances around the world!) - how does this magical symbol heal? What's the real message here?! All this and more in th…

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Korach - Sincere Sinners 21:46

2y ago21:46

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Did you ever experience something that made you feel God's presence in your life? Did you ever experience something that made you feel that God's presence was clearly not in your life? Do we have the power to choose to change feelings of distance from God to feelings of closeness to Him? Parshas Korach talks about the rebellion against Moshe and Ah…

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Shelach - Unbelievable Belief 32:44

2y ago32:44

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In this week's Torah portion the sin of the spies is recorded. The spies, who went to scout out the land of Israel and came back with a report that was brutally honest - were severely punished for their report! What was wrong with what they said, if they told the truth about what they found? What was the sin of the Jewish people that made them dese…

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Beha'aloscha - God's Guidance 47:56

2y ago47:56

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Naso - Why YOU Matter 31:05

2y ago31:05

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What is my Judaism worth if there are so many other Jews doing the same thing as me - and even many other Jews who are doing it better than me!? Join us for some powerful perspectives on the significance in the eyes of Hashem of each person's spiritual connection, and the unique flavor we each bring to our Judaism! We want to here from you! Send in…

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Bamidbar - Every Jew Matters! 27:42

2y ago27:42

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Bechukosai - Small Steps & Big Blessing 38:30

2y ago38:30

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One Small Step for Man, One Giant Step for God. In Judaism, we believe it's the small spiritual battles that brings about the most amazing results - or the most horrific consequences. This week's Torah portion lays out Gods ultimatum - follow the ways of the Torah, and receive incredible blessing, or scorn the Torah and fail to fulfil the Mitzvot, …

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Behar - Fabulous Farmers 29:05

2y ago29:05

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We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.By Rabbi Menashe Uhr

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Emor - Religious Zealots, Explained. 21:33

2y ago21:33

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Why are you so stringent and intense? Why can't you just chill a little! Do you real think God cares if you switch it up a little? Do you really think it bothers God if I add my own flavor to my Jewish practice? Tune into this week's Parsha Podcast as we tackle the topic of religious zealots, and try to understand why all the fine details are such …

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Kedoshim - Spiritual Exercise 32:01

2y ago32:01

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Join me as we pay tribute to the soldiers who died in defense of the Jewish people on this Yom Hazikaron, and hear a powerful message from Rav Zecharia Wallerstein ZT”L recently passed away yesterday on how me should process the death of a righteous person. Then we’ll jump into an action packed parsha with so many incredible and relevant messages. …

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Achrei Mos - The Goat That Won The Lottery 36:23

2y ago36:23

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This week we explore the world of two goats who had a unique mission to carry out on behalf of the Jewish people. Discover why the goat who "lost" the lottery was really a winner, and join us as we try to understand why the lucky / unlucky goat needed to die such a gruesome death. We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by goin…

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Pesach - What's the Big Deal? 32:03

2y ago32:03

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Due to Pesach, there is no regular Parsha this coming Shabbos. Join me for a special edition of TorahTalk as we dive into why Jews make such a big deal about Pesach! Why does Pesach seem to have a special significance from amongst the Jewish holidays? What is it about Pesach that makes it one of the most celebrated holidays amongst Jews off all bac…

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Metzora - The Butterfly Affect 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

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Listen to a fascinating presentation on how the Butterfly Affect, based on scientific research of Edward Norton Lorenz, teaches us a powerful lesson about the power of our speech. Discover the essence of what the spiritual affliction of Tzaraas is - and what it isn't (hint: it's not leprosy). Learn about the Torah's lessons on how we should treat o…

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