Episodios

  • Beyond The Study Hall
    Jul 28 2024

    How far was Ben Azai willing to go to learn from Rabbi Akiva? Let's explore the importance of practice over theory.

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    17 m
  • The Ugly Man
    Jul 19 2024

    Rabbi Elazar saw beyond the man's appearance and focused on his soul. Learn when a rebuke is necessary and if it can be effective

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    21 m
  • Shabbos Any Day
    Jul 11 2024

    Why was Rabbah bar Rav Hunah served Shabbos delicacies on a weekday? Discover why Torah scholars are referred to as "Shabbos" and how we, too, can attain that level, at least to some extent.

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    13 m
  • Returning Home
    Jun 26 2024

    Rav Yosef fasted for 120 days to ensure that Torah would remain with his descendants. Learn how we can achieve the same lasting legacy through different means.

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    18 m
  • Tough Love
    Jun 6 2024

    The Baitussim argued that Shavuot should always fall on a Sunday, believing that Moshe, who loved the Jews, wanted them to rejoice for two consecutive days. Rabban Yochanan Ben Zakai dismissed their reasoning as 'foolish.' Why did he do so, and how does this relate to the giving of the Torah?


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    26 m
  • Hidden Blessings
    May 31 2024

    Why did Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's students curse his son when he came seeking a blessing? And how was he able to reveal the goodness in everything?
    Affliction often conceals hidden blessings, and with the right perspective, we too can perceive it as good.

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    25 m
  • A Journey to Rome
    May 23 2024

    Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's critique of Roman infrastructure carries a significant and timely message for us today, serving as a lesson in diplomacy.

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    30 m
  • Where Am I Going?
    May 9 2024

    As we pursue our mission in this world, it is crucial not to squander time questioning the perfection of our deeds. Our focus should remain on the mission at hand.

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    28 m