Best Spings Podcasts (2024)

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0149-0150) – Vayeira 29:29

4d ago29:29

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שיטת הרמב”ם בענין הנסיונות בכלל ונסיון העקידה בפרט מורה נבוכים ג, כד (pg. 0149)By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0120-0121) – Lech Lecha 30:11

15d ago30:11

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מדוע נענשו המצרים על השעבוד הלא קיימו בו את גזירת השי”ת רמב”ם הלכות תשובה ו, ה (pg. 0120) בכח האמונה אפשר לשנות את הטבע רנב”ן (pg. 0120) [13:37]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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So Long Savings Time - "Woman of the Hour" Plus "Dad Man Walking," "Disclaimer" and More! 35:01

15d ago35:01

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Daylight Savings Time is coming to an end and darkness will be upon us even sooner. But that's OK since there are lots of movies and shows to watch.We start with "Woman of the Hour." It's the directorial debut of Anna Kendrick who also stars in the film as Sheryl Bradshaw, a single woman looking for a suitor on a hit 1970s TV show, chooses charming…

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Buzzword! - "Conclave," "Martha," "Saturday Night," "The Apprentice" and More! 49:11

28d ago49:11

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Summer's creature features and superheroes have faded away and now it's time for the award show bait to show up. We start with "Conclave" which stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini (wow!). Ralph stars as Cardinal Lawrence, who is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting …

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Yom Kippur 5785 (Ohr Gedalyahu) 26:07

1M ago26:07

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ליקוטי דיבורים על עניני עשי”ת, בBy Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 1198-1200) (b) – V’zos HaBracha 30:20

1M ago30:20

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This was a repeat from last years. עניינו של פסוק זה – קבלת עול מלכות שמים רמב”ן (pg. 1198) ארבעת מדרגות הנבואה וסדרו עקידת יצחק, שער קג (pg. 1199) [12:45]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 1186-1188) – Ha’azeinu 28:50

2M ago28:50

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כונת הבריאה מתקיימת בעם ישראל וזאת היא זכות קיומו רמב”ן (pg. 1186) ישראל מתעוררים לתשובה כי שורשם טוב רמב”ן (pg. 1187) [09:10] אני – משמותיו של השי”ת פירוש המשניות להרמב”ם סוכה ד, ה (pg. 1188) [19:28] רבנו בחיי (pg. 1188) [23:48]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Fall Harvest - "Wolfs," "My Old Ass," "The Wild Robot" and More! 48:42

2M ago48:42

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It's officially Fall now. And like your neighbor's zucchinis, we have lots of movies. Some big, some small. First up we've got "Wolfs." It's about two rival fixers who cross paths when they're both called in to help cover up a prominent New York official's misstep. Oh, George Clooney and Brad Pitt are in it. Then there's "My Old Ass." It's a comong…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 1151-1153) – Nitzavim 31:41

2M ago31:41

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האם מי שמטבעו אינו מתאוה לעבירות, מעולה מהמתאוה ומתגבר על יצרו עקידת יצחק שער, ק (pg. 1151)By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 1136-1138) – Ki Savo 26:45

2M ago26:45

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מדוע היראה היא ‘אוצרו’ של השי”ת רבנו בחיי (pg. 1136) יחסם החשדני של הנוצרים כלפי יהודים מתנצרים – בהשגחת השי”ת אברבנאל (pg. 1138) [12:56]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 1111-1112) – Ki Seitzei 28:19

2M ago28:19

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טעם מצות שילוח הקן על פי הסוד רמב”ן (pg. 1111) רבנו בחיי (pg. 1111) [02:07] דעת האומרים כי שילוח הקן היא מצוה בלא טעם פירוש המשניות להרמב”ם ברכות ה, ג (pg. 1112) [21:04] מורה נבוכים ג, מח (pg. 1112) [23:22]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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An Atypical August - "It Ends With Us," "Deadpool & Wolverine," "Twisters" and More! 29:34

3M ago29:34

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If you've been going to movies for a few years you;ve probably realized that August is usually the End of Season Clearance Sale at the movies. Horror flicks, lame comedies, really, they should mark these films down. But this year is very different. Not only are pictures making more money this August than a year ago, but they're making more money th…

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Launch Control - "Fly Me to the Moon," "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" and More! 36:40

4M ago36:40

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One thing about staying home in the air conditioning is that you wind up seeing a lot of commercials. And boy have they been advertising our first movie, "Fly Me to the Moon." It stars (in case you've been asleep or in a coma) Scarlett Johanson and Channing Tatum. They're selling it as a "fake the moon mission" movie but it's more than that...and l…

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Summer Stock - "Inside Out 2," "Despicable Me 4," "Presumed Innocent" and More! 34:12

5M ago34:12

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Even the calendar says it's officially summer now. And in Hollywood that means it's time for sequels and remakes. And before you say "oh please, no more sequels," keep in mind that one of them - "Inside Out 2" is making money like crazy. So obviously people are coming out to see it even though it's a sequel. And even though the original came out ni…

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Slap Happy - "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," "Moviepass Moviecrash," "The Bike Riders" and More! 30:12

5M ago30:12

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Summer is pretty much here and so is the season of reconstructing Will Smith's reputation. That's why our first movie is "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" in wwhich Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. Does somebody get sl…

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Furious About "Furiosa" Plus "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Thelma" and More! 36:53

6M ago36:53

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So this is the summer movie season, huh? Okay, it seems last year's strikes cut back on how many big "tentpole" (somebody explain that term to me, please) movies or big summer blockbusters. But Hollywood is still putting out some movies they hope will slack our summer movie thirst. First up is "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." And you probably know that i…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0912-0915) – Devarim 27:38

6M ago27:38

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מעלת נבואת משה באספקלריא המאירה, היתה למעו ישראל רבנו בחיי (pg. 912) נספח: דרשה לתשעה באב תורת המנחה (pg. 914) [10:35]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Spring Fling: "The Fall Guy," "Unfrosted," "The Idea of You" and More! 41:45

7M ago41:45

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The calender tells us it's still Spring" but in Hollywood Summer is just getting started. That's why our first film is the big budget action film "The Fall Guy" starring Ryan Gosling as a down-and-out stuntman whi must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film. Is it too much too soon, or is it not enough? We'll let you know. Th…

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Sping In Your Step - "Civil War," "Ripley," "Sugar" and More! 51:28

7M ago51:28

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The good weather is finally here - almost anyway. And that means you won't be didging raindrops on your way to the local cinema. Or, if you're more of a homebody, that you'll have something to watch once you've finished your daily errands. And we've got plenty of options. First there's the very controversial action movie "Civil" War." It stars Kirs…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0647-0648) – Tazria 25:26

7M ago25:26

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הנגעים רק לבני ישראל הראויים להשגחה פרטית ספורנו (pg. 647)By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Mild & Crazy Guys - Steve Martin Documentary, "Wicked Little Letters" and More! 49:40

8M ago49:40

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Spring is getting off to a fast start entertainment wise. First we've got "Steve! (Martin): A Documentary In Two Pieces" and if you thought that title was long wait until you watch this Apple TV+ documentary which follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin. And if this whets your appetite for documentaries about comedians we've also got "Rem…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0633-0635) – Shemini 28:26

8M ago28:26

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המאכלות האסורים מונעים מהנפש קדושה והשראת השכינה ספורנו (pg. 633) בעלי החיים האסורים באכילה מזיקים לאדם, והמותרים מועילים לו רמב”ן (pg. 634) [11:15] העופות הטהורים מורים על תמות, והטמאים על רוע ואכזריות רבנו בחיי (pg. 635) [24:23]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Spring Fever - "Arthur the King," "Damsel," "Nicky Stanicky" and those Oscars 39:16

8M ago39:16

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Spring has sprung and by now you should be over your seasonal affective disorder and developing allergies instead. And the cure for that is staying indoors and watching stuff. Luckily we've checked out the most recent crop of movies and streaming shows for you. We start with "Arthur the King" which stars Mark Wahlberg as an adventure racer who adop…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0008-0010) – Bereishis 29:06

8M ago29:06

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As we finish parshiyos in Chumash Bereishis/Shemos, we will go back to the beginning of Bereishis. שורש המלה ברא אבן עזרא (pg. 0008) אברבנאל (pg. 0008) [05:32] ביאור שם אלקים אבן עזרא (pg. 0009) [18:47] רמב”ן (pg. 0010) [28:06]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Sands of Time - "Dune Part 2," "Drive-Away Dolls" and Oscar Predictions! 37:05

9M ago37:05

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Are you suddenly aware of how time is passing? Of course you are! The Oscars are less than a week away and so is Daylight Savings Time. And "Dune Part 2," which was supposed to come out last summer is finally in theaters. Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli both saw it and they'll tell you if it's worth spending 2 hours and 46 minutes of your precious ti…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0006-0007) – Bereishis 28:37

9M ago28:37

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As we finish parshiyos in Chumash Bereishis/Shemos, we will go back to the beginning of Bereishis. ‘הסודות הרמוזים במלה ‘בראשית רמב”ן (pg. 0006) ביאור הלשונות שנאמרו ביחס השי”ת לשמים: בריאה, עשייה, קנין ואלהות מורה נבוכים ב, ל (pg. 0007) [21:38]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0534-0537) – Ki Sisa 28:28

9M ago28:28

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חטא העגל רבנו בחיי, פסוק ד (pg. 534) רבנו בחיי, פסוק ח (pg. 535) [18:51]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Game Time: "Lisa Frankenstein," "Argylle," "Driving Madeleine" and More! 43:15

10M ago43:15

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Word is that there's a big football game this weekend. In fact, Hollywood is so afraid no one will go to the movies this weekend that they're not putting many new ones in theaters. "Lisa Frankenstein" is sort of a sacrifical lamb. It's directed by Zelda Williams and written by Diablo Cody and it's about about a teenager and her crush, who happens t…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0457-0458) – Misphatim 31:11

10M ago31:11

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טעם איסור בשר בחלב על פי קבלה רבנו בחיי (pg. 457) המלאך הוא המלאך המתגלה לנביאים שאינם בדרגת משה מורה נבוכים ב, לד (pg. 458) [19:15] רבנו בחיי (pg. 376) [24:33]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0394-0397) – Yisro 27:50

10M ago27:50

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ישראל נענשים בחומרה יתירה כי השכינה שרויה בתוכם אברבנאל (pg. 394) ביאור ענין ירידה ועליה אצל השי”ת מורה נבוכים (pg. 395) [05:11] רבנו בחיי (pg. 396) [17:55] יהרסו לראות – דמיון המביא להגשמה אברבנאל (pg. 396) [23:03]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0374-0376) – B’Shalach 29:07

10M ago29:07

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עיקר האמונה הוא להאמין במה שאין העין רואה רבנו בחיי (pg. 374) רמב”ן פסוק ו (pg. 330) [05:45] רבנו בחיי (pg. 375) [15:19] זיו השכינה הוא קיומם של הצדיקים בעולם הבא רמב”ן פסוק ו (pg. 375) [17:22] רבנו בחיי (pg. 376) [24:33]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Anti Freeze: "Origin," "The Beekeeper," "True Detective" and More! 32:32

10M ago32:32

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To quote someone who got canceled - "baby, it's cold outside." Luckily we've been able to sample the latest movies and streaming shows to keep you warm. First there's "Origin" directed by Ava DuVernay. It tells the story of a real life journalist who investigated the unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined…

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Double Vision: "Mean Girls," "Society of the Snow" And Here Come the Award Shows 44:07

10M ago44:07

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It's a strange time of year. People have taken down their holiday decorations and tossed their Christmas trees out to the curb. But there are some new movies, and there are some kind of old movies that are getting awards. Let's start with "Mean Girls." It was a new movie 20 years ago but this time they've added some songs and made it into a movie m…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0329-0333) – Vaeira 29:49

11M ago29:49

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הכבדת לב פרעה ויסוד הבחירה (continued from last year) ספורנו (pg. 329) אבן עזרא (pg. 330) [05:45] דעת בעל עקידת יצחק בענין לב פרעה עקידת יצחק, שער לו (pg. 330) [08:35]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0299-0300) – Shemos 28:36

11M ago28:36

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פירוש אהיה אשר אהיה ושם אהיה רמב”ן (pg. 299) רבנו בחיי (pg. 299) [09:28] ספורנו (pg. 300) [10:39] רמב”ן (pg. 300) [16:25] מורה הנבוכים (pg. 300) [20:55]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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A Few of Our Favorite Things - Plus "The Color Purple," "The Boys in the Boat" and More! 44:37

11M ago44:37

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nIt's that time of year when we look back and figure out if we actually liked any of the movies and shows we saw. Turns out there were a few. Hint: None of them invoved superheroes. But first, we've got some new movies and shows to tell you about and we start with "The Color Purple." First it was a book, then a movie, then it was a Broadway musical…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0279-0282) – Va’Yechi 29:33

11M ago29:33

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שנאת האומות לישראל נובעת מהמצוות המבדילות את ישראל מהם דרשות הר”ן (pg. 0279) רמזי ברכת יהודה והטעם שלא הוזכרה בה האות ז רבנו בחיי (pg. 0280) [08:40] שותפות יששכר וזבולן ספורנו (pg. 0281) [18:20] מנוחתו של יששכר אבן עזרא (pg. 0282) [21:27] העיקרים ד, נא (pg. 0282) [23:15] רבנו בחיי (pg.… Continue reading Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0279-0282) – Va’…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0259-0262) – VaYigash 30:24

11M ago30:24

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גילוי כבוד שמים בעולם, תלוי במצב כבודם של ישראל אברבנאל (pg. 0259) מדוע לא הוזכר בתורה נס לידת משה לאימו לעת זקנתה אבן עזרא, פסוק כג (pg. 0260) [08:43] רמב”ן (pg. 0261) [12:28]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Before the Flood - "Eileen," "The Zone of Interest," "The Iron Claw" and More! 40:10

11M ago40:10

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It's that time of year. You're busy shopping and you haven't had much time to sit down and enjoy a movie or TV show. Plus Hollywood's flood gates are about to open right around Christmas and there will be even more choices to make. Luckily we've got some films worth checking out before they get lost in the Christmas shuffle. First there's "Eileen" …

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Mixed Nuts - "Poor Things," "Maestro," "American Fiction," "Saltburn" and More! 39:24

12M ago39:24

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One encounters all sorts of things during the holiday season. Office parties, strange food, strange people. And your entertainment options are just as varied. Luckily we managed to put down our cocktails and watched some stuff to help you figure out just how to spend your precious time. We start with "Poor Things" which starsEmma Stone as Bella Bax…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0211-0212) – VaYishlach 34:50

12M ago34:50

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ויגע בכף ירכו – זהו דורו של שמד רמב”ן (pg. 211) אין תועלת בידיעת שמו של מלאך רבב”ן (pg. 0211) [05:24] יעקב רצה לדעת שם המלאך כדי לדעת על מה עליו לשוב בתשובה ספורנו (pg. 211) [11:58] מצות גיד הנשה רומזת לנצחיות עם ישראל ולאורו של משיח ספר החנוך, ג (pg.… Continue reading Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0211-0212) – VaYishlach…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0199-0202) – VaYeitzei 28:04

1y ago28:04

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פירוש ענין רכות ודחיית דעת הטועים בפירוש אבן עזרא (pg. 199) האבות והאמהות היו שכליים כמלאכי השרת רבנו בחיי (pg. 200) [04:27] ביאור נישואי יעקב אבינו לשתי אחיות שו”ת רדב”ז ב, תרצו (pg. 202) [13:28]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Pass the Gravy - "Napoleon," "May December," "The Killer" and More! 30:53

1y ago30:53

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Chances are you've got a lot on your plate (metaphorically speaking) this week and you don't have time to figure out what to watch after the big meal is over. Luckily we've predigested all sorts of entertainment options for you. We start with a big one - "Napoleon" Ridley Scott's epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napol…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0004-0006) – Bereishis 27:31

1y ago27:31

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As we finish parshiyos in Chumash Bereishis/Shemos, we will go back to the beginning of Bereishis. טעם בריאת העולם בעשרה מאמרות פירוש המשניות להרמב”ם אבות ה, א (pg. 0004) עקידת יצחק, שער ג (pg. 0005) [04:55] ראשית – ראש וסיבת ההמשך תחילה – ראשון בזמן מורה נבוכים ב, ל (pg. 0006) [20:02]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0001-0004) – Bereishis 17:37

1y ago17:37

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As we finish parshiyos in Chumash Bereishis/Shemos, we will go back to the beginning of Bereishis. This is the second half of this shiur. לתורה מציאות עליונה מופשטת, ומציאות מוחשית עקידת יצחק, שער א (pg. 0001) טעם התחלת התורה במעשה בראשית רמב”ן (pg. 0003) [08:10]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0173) – Chayei Sarah 12:59

1y ago12:59

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ששה חלקי מיתה – שלשה לרשעים ושלשה לצדיקים רבנו בחיי (pg. 0173) Parshas Chayei Sarah complete. Went to the beginning of Parshas BereishisBy Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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The 2023 Hamptons International Film Festival and Much More! 51:50

1y ago51:50

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Okay folks. Here come the serious movies! Maybe you'd prefer another "Barbie" but now we've got the "buzz worthy" award-bait movies. It happens this time of year and there's no avoiding it. Still, if you listen to us at least you'll know which of these films are worth your time. We start with "Nyad" which is based on the true story of athlete Diana…

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0146-0149) – Vayeira 28:08

1y ago28:08

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ביאור ענין הנסיון וה’ידיעה’ הבאה בעבותיו אבן עזרא (pg. 146) רמב”ן (pg. 147) [07:59] ספורנו (pg. 147) [12:21] שיטת הרמב”ם בענין הנסיונות בכלל ונסיון העקידה בפרט מורה נבוכים ג, כד (pg. 0147) [15:04]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Yesodei HaTorah Series 2 (pp 0117-0119) – Lech Lecha 29:25

1y ago29:25

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אין מזל לישראל ככלל, אבל לפרט יש מזל רבנו בחיי (pg. 0117) בכח האמונה אפשר לשנות את הטבע העיקרים א, כא (pg. 0118) [04:06] ברית – חיבור גמור שלא יפרידנו אלא המוות העיקרים ד, מה (pg. 0119) [22:37]By Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

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Fall Harvest - "Flora & Son," "Dumb Money," "The Creator" and More! 46:51

1y ago46:51

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Now that everyone on the planet has seen "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" it's time to sample of of the new movies coming out. We've got quite a varied sample to tell you about. We start with "Flora & Son" starring Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and it follows Flora, a single mom who is at war with her son, Max. Trying to find a hobby for Max, she r…

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