Best Shmuli Podcasts (2024)

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Five Fascinating Questions 55:22

5d ago55:22

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Questions can be unsettling. Questions can cause dissonance. Questions can be painful. But questions can also be illuminating. They can open up new portals of insight and perspective. Questions are a central part of Torah study. Much of the Talmud is written in a question and answer format. The Passover seder is marked by the questions. Questions, …

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The Infinity of Torah 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

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The Torah is effectively infinite. It is longer than the land and broader than the seas. God is infinite and unfathomable; He gave us His Torah in order for us to connect with Him. Torah is, in fact, accessible to us, but we never arrive at the end point of Torah. It’s infinite. Moreover, the deeper someone immerses themselves into the vast seas of…

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On Elevator Pitches for God with Bruce Licht and Ron Kardos 54:22

2M ago54:22

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Many (most?) people believe in God. Believers accept the reality that the world, the universe, finite existence is the handiwork of an infinite God. Why do people believe? What evidence do believers have? These are some of the questions that my dear friends, Ron Kardos and Bruce Licht, sought to have answered. They conceived of an incredibly powerf…

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The Profound Purim Secret with Rabbi Shmuly Botnick 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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TORCH Fundraiser — support the This Jewish Life Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the This Jewish Life Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Cli…

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The Peerless Brilliance of Biblical Hebrew + TORCH Fundraiser 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

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TORCH Fundraiser — support the This Jewish Life Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the This Jewish Life Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Cli…

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On Visiting Wartime Israel with Dr. Alan Kritz 1:19:09

4M ago1:19:09

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Our nation is at war. Our brothers and sisters are in combat in Gaza, displaced from their homes in the north and the south of Israel, traumatized from the atrocities of October 7th, and of course there are 100 plus hostages still in Gaza. Our nation is experiencing pain and challenge the likes of which we have not seen for a very long time. Althou…

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Celebrating A New Wolbe Baby Boy 55:01

5M ago55:01

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Our family was blessed with a new baby boy this past Sunday evening. With the help of the almighty, he will be joining the covenant of Abraham and receive his Bris tomorrow morning, Monday the 15th of January, in the Young Israel of Houston. In this special, celebratory podcast, I share what I said on Friday night during the Shalom Zachor that we h…

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On the Spiritual Awakening in Israel with Rabbi Eliezer and Malky Wolbe 53:31

6M ago53:31

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When our nation experiences tragedy, we gravitate back to God. That is how we process pain and suffering. The Jewish people – especially our brothers and sisters in Israel – are exhibiting this response with resplendent nobility and strength of character. During the ongoing war, the Jewish spirit is being awakened. Jewish faith is being ignited and…

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On the Front Lines in Gaza with Yoshi Rosenbluth 1:38:24

6M ago1:38:24

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My dear friend and long time podcast listener Yoshi Rosenbluth spent a month in Gaza as a fighter in the IDF. In this very special podcast, he tells us what things are like on the ground from a soldier’s perspective. If you want an insider’s look into the battlefront in Gaza, this podcast is for you. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONA…

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On the Pulse of Wartime Israel with Blake Cohen 2:28:24

7M ago2:28:24

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In the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the terror organization that has governed Gaza since 2007, there is a very big divide between Jews living in the land of Israel and those of us in the Diaspora. While Jews worldwide may empathize with their Israeli brethren and rally and pray for their cause, the ones in Israel are on the front lines. Wh…

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On Altruistic Kidney Donations with Rabbi Moshe Gewirtz 1:25:25

7M ago1:25:25

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Kidneys serve many vital functions. Their primary function is to filter the blood from any toxins or contaminants. Thankfully, the Almighty sends (most of) us to this world with two working kidneys. We have a bit of nephrological redundancy. People who suffer from kidney failure, God forbid, are greatly imperiled. In this podcast, I welcome Rabbi M…

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On Parenting in Difficult Times with the PodParents 46:58

7M ago46:58

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Few sequels live up to the high standards set by the original. Podfather Part 2 is an exception to the rule. In this special episode covering a variety of parenting subjects, we hear from both PodParents. My father and my mother – Avi and Faige Wolbe – both joined me in the TORCH Centre to discuss how to address the ongoing Gaza war with our childr…

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Discussing Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe on the Chinuch Today Podcast 1:03:01

7M ago1:03:01

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The Hebrew word for education is “Chinuch”. Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield is the Head of School of Yeshiva Torat Emet, the school in Houston, Texas that we send our children to, and is the host of the Chinuch Today podcast. In his podcasts, he interviews teachers and educators about Jewish education. He asked my brother and I if we would be willing to …

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The Profound Mystery of Cheshvan with Rabbi Shmuly Botnick 1:43:00

8M ago1:43:00

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Rabbi Shmuly Botnick returns to the podcast with his most mind-bending and dynamic contribution hitherto. In this exhilarating roller-coaster of a podcast, Rabbi Botnick weaves the generation of Enosh, the Flood, the placement of Moshe into the water, his retrieval by Pharaoh’s daughter, his complaint to God about the initial efforts to save the na…

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The Transcendent Power of a Unified Front 1:03:23

8M ago1:03:23

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It is not exactly clear what the participants in the Tower of Babel wanted. We know they wanted to ascend to heaven and to make a name for themselves, but what precisely they wanted is more of a mystery. The Midrash talks about it, the Talmud does as well – and in this podcast we will offer some insight into this matter. The idea that we will be sh…

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On Parenting with the Podfather, Avi Wolbe 51:09

8M ago51:09

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Parents are sent home with newborn babies without an instruction manual. They are expected to raise their child(ren) to become productive, responsible, and successful adults. As Jews, we have an added responsibility to raise our children as good Jews. Parents face a monumental task. This was always nightmarishly difficult, but with the rapidly-chan…

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The Joy of Sukkos 1:05:19

9M ago1:05:19

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The festival of Sukkos is called “the time of our joy.” The entire festival is associated with joy. Sitting in the Sukkah is joyous, shaking the Lulav is joyous, the traditional celebratory festivities are known as the “Joy of the Drawing.” Why are these days so intimately associated with joy? In this special podcast, we offer seven explanations th…

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Jonah: The Yom Kippur Reading on a Deeper Level (Rebroadcast) 2:05:32

9M ago2:05:32

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On Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the 48-verse Book of Jonah, which tells of a renegade prophet, Jonah, who defies the directive of God and refuses to castigate the people of Nineveh and instead escapes from God to Tarshish – with mixed results. A simple reading of the story reveals a tale of repentance, both of the protagonist, Jonah, and of the pe…

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Repentance Conundrums 54:36

9M ago54:36

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The days spanning from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance. Over the course of these days, we have extra prayers and supplications, and make an extra effort to improve and correct our ways, culminating of course, with the greatest day of them all, Yom Kippur. But repentance is a tricky subject. In this special podcas…

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Rosh Hashana Opportunities 1:07:10

9M ago1:07:10

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Rosh Hashana is a day of repentance. But unlike Yom Kippur, there is nary a mention of sin in all the ceremonies, prayers, and liturgies of Rosh Hashanah. What is the nature of repentance decoupled from acknowledgment of sin? When we study the sources related to Rosh Hashanah, we discover several fascinating opportunities that differentiate Rosh Ha…

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Rosh Hashana Roundtable with the TORCH Podcasters 1:15:57

9M ago1:15:57

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Rosh Hashanah is the beginning. It is the beginning of the High Holidays. It is the beginning of the 10 days of repentance. It marks the beginning of humanity. On this day, Adam was created. Rosh Hashana marks the beginning of God’s Dominion and Kingship over the world, because a king absent a nation is no king. We mark these beginning with the fes…

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Elul for the Unprepared and the Undeserving 53:51

10M ago53:51

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The month of Elul is upon us. Over the course of the next few weeks, Jewish communities worldwide will prepare for the high holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with special prayers and with a daily blast of the shofar. We are preparing. We are getting ready for the awesome days upcoming. But what about those who are not preparing? What about th…

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What God Wants 39:34

11M ago39:34

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The Torah is an instruction manual from God. The word Torah, in fact, means instruction. The Torah contains many details; in fact, there is no conceivable situation that the Torah does not provide guidance for. But what is the ultimate goal of Torah? What does the finished product supposed to look like? In a surprising set of verses, Moshe offers a…

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The Kabbalistic Backstory of Tisha B’av with Rabbi Shmuly Botnick 1:00:52

11M ago1:00:52

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The Ninth Day of the month of Av is the saddest day of the Jewish calendar. On this day, the First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians. On this same day the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans. The Bar Kochba rebellion was stamped out with violent finality on this day. This is a day that is designated for tragedy and misfortune. What are …

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340: Tips for negotiating a new job 26:27

11M ago26:27

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B”H This week on Jewish Money Matters’ Ask Yael episode, Yael answers a listener who’s having a hard time making responsible financial choices and upgrades in lifestyle. Another one is in angst over the past two year’s stock market volatility, and finally, a young woman is looking for her first job out of graduate school and looking for negotiating…

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339: Aleeza Ben Shalom, Netflix Host of Jewish Matchmaking 55:14

11M ago55:14

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B”H Aleeza Ben Shalom, star of the Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, and long time friend of the show, is back! Yes, Aliza has the leading role on the Netflix series, but as you’ll soon hear, G-d is not hiding behind the scenes, but right on camera with her. We get into the behind the scenes, the things she negotiated, how she managed to work with…

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338: My child is making money. What should I encourage her to do with it? 30:22

11M ago30:22

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B”H This episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters Podcast, is all about financial responsibility, talking to children and maaser. A listener asks what she should be teaching her child who is now making money? Another listener asks what is the best bank account for maaser, or tithe money? Also, do we give anytime someone asks? And finally, how to…

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337: Beyond the Art of Fundraising with Rabbi Shmuly Rothman 1:04:40

11M ago1:04:40

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B”H Think this episode is just about fundraising? Think again! Yes, fundraising, a fascinating topic frames this conversation, but what you will learn about money, business, and life is priceless. Today I’m in conversation with Fundraising Coach, Rabbi Shmuly Rothman. How did Rabbi Rothman end up as a fundraising coach? Money mindset and how does i…

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Exploring the Ohr Hachaim Torah Commentary with Rabbi Shmuly Botnick 1:00:53

12M ago1:00:53

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The 18th century commentary on the Torah, Ohr HaChaim, is one of the most unique, ingenious, and sprawling works in the Jewish library. In this special podcast, released on the 280th yartzeit of the author of Ohr HaChaim, Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar, Rabbi Shmuly Botnick shares with us a sampling of ideas curated from the Ohr HaChaim commentary on the To…

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336: The Pursuit of Greatness with Rabbi Shmuel Reichman (Replay) 1:21:49

12M ago1:21:49

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B”H Do you have to have a dramatic life experience to find your true calling, to discover your potential, to achieve greatness? Today’s Jewish Money Matters Podcast guest, Performance Coach, Rabbi Shmuel Reichman says no. Today is all about performance, greatness and well, money. Rabbi Shmuel Reichman is on a mission to help people wake up and give…

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335: Ask Yael — My husband doesn’t believe in budgeting and that living Jewishly means living above our means 34:50

12M ago34:50

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B”H In this week’s Ask Yael episode of Jewish Money Matters Podcast, I answer: What is Yael’s investment philosophy and strategy? “Help! My husband doesn’t believe in budgeting. We have credit card debt and he says living Jewishly means living above our means.” Plus, “What’s the best way to start repaying my brother for a loan?” The doors to my onl…

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334: Being in a Loving Relationship with G-d & with Money with Entrepreneur and Fashion Icon, Joyce Azria 1:12:08

12M ago1:12:08

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B”H The lovely Joyce Azria, daughter of fashion mogul Max Azria of BCBG fame is with us today. Fashion Icon, Entrepreneur, Joyce Azria really gets what our relationship with money is like, and what it’s all about. She’s seen and lived with a ton of wealth and also with a ton of fear of losing it, because, well… she’s also known what it’s like to no…

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333: Ask Yael: Can I give maaser, or tithes, before I have the money? 23:22

12M ago23:22

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B”H In this episode of Ask Yael on Jewish Money Matters, Yael Trusch, answers a listener who’s wondering if she has to wait to have the income on hand, in order to give out maaser. Also, a listener is looking for a recommendation on how to invest for retirement if she doesn’t have access to an employer sponsored retirement plan. Finally, what do we…

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332: The Epic Story of Eli Beer and United Hatzalah 43:11

12M ago43:11

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B”H Today, I’m in conversation with United Hatzalah Founder Eli Beer. Eli and I talk about the very early days – what inspired this Jerusalem teenager to try to solve a major problem he identified in the medical emergency response system? Beyond his initial investment of his Bar Mitzvah money, how did Eli continue to finance and further develop thi…

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331: Ask Yael — Tips for recent graduates & supporting adult children while they learn Torah. 19:12

1y ago19:12

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B”H In this episode of Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters Podcast Host Yael Trusch answers a listener struggling with making the math work as they try to support their adult children learning Torah full time. Also, Yael answers a listener who wants tips for recent graduates entering the job market and making their first big salary. Join Yael’s Ladies W…

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330: Living a Life of Kiddush Hashem with Mr. Scott Gartner 59:51

1y ago59:51

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B”H Today, I’m in conversation with the Founder of the Living Kiddush Hashem Foundation and Founder and CEO of Brisco Apparel, Mr. Scott Gartner. The topic of our conversation is making a Kiddush Hashem, sanctifying G-d’s name. What does that mean? How do we do that? How do we do it in business or at work? What are the personal and national implica…

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329: Ask Yael — How to choose between paying tuition and making family memories? 20:50

1y ago20:50

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B”H Today on Ask Yael, Jewish Money Matters’s Host, Yael Trusch helps a listener figure out how to choose between paying tuition and other important financial investments like making family memories. Also, a listener asks, “Do I have to take maaser from an inheritance?” Join Yael’s Women’s Weekly Bitachon Class at yaeltrusch.com/bitachon Read: Are …

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328: The life changing power of giving and The Mitzvah Opportunity with founder Donny Fein 1:04:00

1y ago1:04:00

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B”H What would it be like to be the agent of miracles for someone else, on a daily basis? That’s exactly what our guest Donny Fein and the members of his What’s App Group, The Mitzvah Opportunity, are – daily agents of miracles for individuals and families in Israel facing immediate financial needs. When he started Donny had no idea that The Mitzva…

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