Episodes

  • #577 - Parshat Mishpatim - Subduing His Yetzer is Preferable

    #577 - Parshat Mishpatim - Subduing His Yetzer is Preferable
    Feb 11 2026

    The Alter of Slabodka derives a fascinating idea based on a perplexing Gemara.
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    10 mins
  • #576 - Parshat Yitro - Boundaries

    #576 - Parshat Yitro - Boundaries
    Feb 4 2026

    Before Matan Torah, did Hashem challenge the Bnei Yisrael with something that went against their nature, as he did with other nations?
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    11 mins
  • #575 - Parshat B'Shalach - How the Sea Splits

    #575 - Parshat B'Shalach - How the Sea Splits
    Jan 28 2026

    Rabbeinu BaChaye has a fascinating take on how the sea split, which established a long-lasting pattern for the Bnei Yisrael and us.
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    8 mins
  • #574 - Parshat Bo - Hate Destroys the Hater

    #574 - Parshat Bo - Hate Destroys the Hater
    Jan 21 2026

    Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks identifies an unfortunate pattern exhibited by Pharaoh.
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    10 mins
  • #573 - Parshat VaEiRa - Losing Shabbos

    #573 - Parshat VaEiRa - Losing Shabbos
    Jan 14 2026

    Rav Yaakov Kamnetsky explains why the Bnei Yisrael had such a difficult time listening to Moshe after the initial setback.
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    11 mins
  • #572 - Parshat Sh'mot - Imperfect Choices

    #572 - Parshat Sh'mot - Imperfect Choices
    Jan 7 2026

    What is Hashem teaching Moshe at the end of the Parsha?
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    10 mins
  • #571 - Parshat VaYChi - I Couldn't Possibly Be Wrong

    #571 - Parshat VaYChi - I Couldn't Possibly Be Wrong
    Dec 31 2025

    Rav Henoch Leibowitz attempts to understand Yosef as Yaakov was about to bless his Menashe and Ephraim.
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    12 mins
  • #570 - Parshat VaYiGash - The Sale & the Reveal

    #570 - Parshat VaYiGash - The Sale & the Reveal
    Dec 24 2025

    When did Yosef reveal himself to his brothers? Does it matter?
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    12 mins