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Shabbos Malkesa

Rabbi Ari Klapper

Transform your Shabbos from routine observance to divine encounter. Rabbi Ari Klapper explores mystical and philosophical teachings about Shabbos as the weekly manifestation of Hashem"s kingship. Deep dive into Gemora analysis, Kabbalistic concepts, and practical spirituality. Learn what Shabbos is supposed to be and how to truly feel the Shechina. Graduate-level spiritual development for serious practitioners seeking authentic connection.

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Ep. 54 – Shabbos; A Whole New World

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/08/21

Is Shabbos just a day off—or is it a different world? What if the change from weekday to Shabbos isn't just a shift in schedule, but a total shift in identity, in reality, in malchus?In this eye-opening episode, Rabbi Klapper lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of what it means to live under Hashem's kingship. Drawing parallels between how nations function—with flags, language, clothing, and values—and how Shabbos creates a “spiritual country” of its own, we come to see that

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Ep. 53 – The Song of Shabbos

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/08/14

What if the holiest moments are the ones you can’t describe? What if the real entrance to Shabbos isn’t spoken—but sung?The moment Shabbos begins isn’t something you can schedule. It doesn’t arrive when the candles are lit or the seudah is served. It crashes into your world like a wave—silent, sudden, and impossible to prepare for. Rabbi Klapper uncovers why the Torah calls it Mizmor Shir L’yom HaShabbos, beginning with the wordless melody (zimra) before allowing in words (shira). That’s not

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Ep. 52 – The Depth of Song

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/08/07

What happens when you feel something so deeply, you can’t even say it out loud? Can a niggun express what words cannot?Some moments of connection to Hashem are so deep, so raw, they escape language. In this episode, Rabbi Klapper opens the gates to Zimra—the wordless tune—and Shira—the articulated song—and shows how both are essential for true avodas Hashem. We explore why Shabbos is the day of song more than any other: each tefillah, each seudah, each moment carries a unique melody, a unique way of

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Ep. 51 – Shira and Zimra

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2025/07/31

Why do we sing on Shabbos? What does music express that words alone never could?In this stirring and soulful episode, Rabbi Klapper opens the door to the world of shira and zimra—two different kinds of song, each with its own power. Shira uses words to praise Hashem, while zimra bypasses speech altogether, expressing a heart so full that no words will do. Through examples from the Beis HaMikdash, the Avodah of the Leviim, and the structure of the Torah itself, we discover that music is not just an

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Ep. 50 – Why Is Shabbos So Machmir

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2025/07/24

Why does breaking Shabbos carry a more severe punishment than murder? How can a small mistake—a forgotten halacha or a tiny misstep—warrant such a serious response? It seems extreme, even unreasonable—until we ask the deeper question: what is Shabbos?In this piercing and layered episode, Rabbi Klapper leads us on a journey into the heart of kedusha. Drawing stunning parallels between the Beis HaMikdash and Shabbos, we come to see Shabbos not as a list of do’s and don’ts, but as the very center of

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Ep. 49 – A Good Smell on Shabbos

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/07/17

Why does the Torah highlight the prohibition of fire—but not of smell—on Shabbos? And why does a fragrance have the power to shift the atmosphere of a home? We’re used to thinking of smells as trivial—nice, maybe—but not spiritual. But Chazal, the Zohar, and even the Ketores say otherwise.Rabbi Klapper takes us deep into the quiet power of reach tov, showing how scent is more than perfume—it’s presence. In the Beis HaMikdash, the ketores didn’t just make things smell nice; it announced that the

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Ep. 48 – The Holiness of Food

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/07/10

Can eating be a spiritual act? Can a piece of challah or kugel bring you closer to Hashem? We know that korbanos in the Beis HaMikdash were holy—but what if your Shabbos table could be just as powerful?Rabbi Klapper guides us through the hidden kedusha of food on Shabbos. Drawing powerful parallels between the eating of korbanos by the Kohanim and our Shabbos seudos, we discover that food isn’t just nourishment—it’s connection. When prepared and eaten l’kavod Shabbos, even a simple dish becomes an

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Ep. 47 – Menorah, Shulchan, and Atonement on Shabbos

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/07/03

Can a table bring you closer to Hashem? Can a candle bring you atonement? If the Beis HaMikdash was all about sacrifices, what do Shabbos candles and challah have to do with it? And why does simply saying “Vayechulu” on Friday night carry the power of a korban?This episode reveals how Shabbos mirrors the Beis HaMikdash in astonishing ways. The menorah becomes the Shabbos candles, the shulchan becomes the Shabbos table, and the korban tamid becomes the Vayechulu we recite each week. But the goal

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Ep. 46 - Shabbos and Tisha B'Av

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/06/26

Tisha B’Av is the darkest day of the year, filled with mourning and loss. Shabbos is the holiest day, filled with joy and connection. But what happens when Tisha B’Av falls on Shabbos? Why do we treat it like any other Shabbos—full of food, song, and celebration? Is this just a technicality, or is something much deeper happening?Rabbi Klapper reveals the secret connection between Shabbos and Tisha B’Av: Shabbos is a living Beis HaMikdash. While Tisha B’Av forces us to face the destruction of the

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Ep. 45 - Like the Beis Hamikdash

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/06/19

If we long for the Beis HaMikdash, where Hashem’s presence was felt so powerfully, what do we have now? Is Shabbos just a taste of what was lost, or is it something even more powerful?Shabbos isn’t just a memorial of the Mikdash—it is a Mikdash in time. Just as the Beis HaMikdash was the place where the Shechina rested, Shabbos is the time where that presence is felt without walls, without barriers. Rabbi Klapper reveals how the Kedusha of Shabbos transforms our homes into mini Beis HaMikdash. But

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Ep. 44 - Shabbos, Tefillin, and the Beis Hamikdash

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/06/12

If the Beis HaMikdash was the channel for all bracha in the world, what do we have now that it’s gone? How can we still experience that connection to Hashem’s presence without a physical Mikdash?Shabbos is our living Beis HaMikdash. Just as the Beis HaMikdash was the place where Hashem’s Shechina rested, Shabbos is the time where that presence is felt in our lives. Rabbi Klapper reveals how Shabbos takes the role of the Mikdash, becoming the channel through which all shefa (blessing) enters our

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Ep. 43 - Shabbos and Tefillin

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/06/05

If Shabbos is an ois (a sign) and Tefillin is also an ois, why don’t we wear Tefillin on Shabbos? Isn’t more holiness better? But there’s a deeper truth: Shabbos itself is a living Tefillin. Just as Tefillin ties Hashem’s name to our head and heart, Shabbos binds us directly to Hashem’s presence without needing physical reminders.In this episode, Rabbi Klapper explores the profound connection between Shabbos and Tefillin. Why is Tefillin hidden inside black boxes, while Shabbos is an open, radiant

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Ep. 42 - A Complete Rest

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/05/29

Rest isn’t just about taking a break. If it were, then any lazy afternoon could be called Menucha. But Shabbos Menucha is different—it’s a complete disconnection from the world’s chaos, a retreat into the shade of Hashem’s presence. Why does true Menucha mean letting go completely? And what does it look like to trust Hashem so fully that even your worries disappear?This episode explores the essence of Menucha Sheleima, a rest that is more than physical relaxation—it’s an active, spiritual surrender

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Ep. 41 - A True Rest of Emunah

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/05/22

When things are calm, emunah is easy. But what happens when the world around you shakes? Can you still say “Ein Od Milvado” with confidence? And how do you find peace when everything seems uncertain?This episode explores the essence of emunah on Shabbos—Menuchas Emes U’Muna, a rest rooted in unshakeable trust. Rabbi Klapper reveals how Shabbos is the day we step back and recognize that everything is in Hashem’s hands. But this isn’t just about being passive; it’s about living with a calm that comes

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Ep. 40 - Shabbos and the Avos

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/05/15

How the Avos Experience ShabbosAvraham rejoices, Yitzchak sings, and Yaakov rests. But what does that mean? Why do we mention the Avos in Mincha of Shabbos, each with a different reaction? And what do their middos teach us about the deeper essence of the day?Avraham, the embodiment of chesed, sees Shabbos as a flood of divine generosity—Mekor HaBracha—and rejoices in its abundance. Yitzchak, the pillar of gevurah, understands that true Shabbos menucha is about discipline, about channeling everything

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Ep. 39 - The True Source of Our Salvation

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/05/08

Where Does Salvation Really Come From?When we’re in tzarah, where do we turn? Do we rely on political leaders, financial security, or sheer strategy? If Hashem controls everything, why does hishtadlus seem so necessary? And if nature is just an illusion, what does that mean for the way we face challenges?Shabbos reveals the ultimate yeshuah—the realization that Hashem is not bound by nature. There are no rules He must follow, no limits to what He can change. That understanding alone is the greatest

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Ep. 38 - Spending Money for Shabbos

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/05/01

Does Hashem Pay Your Bills?Shabbos is Hashem’s day, but does that mean He covers the cost? Chazal tell us “הלווני ואני פורע”—spend for Shabbos, and Hashem will pay you back. But how far does this go? Should we go into debt for a lavish seudah? Does this mean we can indulge in anything as long as it’s LeKavod Shabbos?This episode uncovers the deeper meaning behind spending for Shabbos. Is the money truly for Hashem’s kavod, or is it about personal indulgence? The difference is everything. Through

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Ep. 37 - The One True Nation

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/04/24

What Makes Us One Nation?What truly unites Klal Yisrael? Is it shared history, customs, or culture? If so, why do so many other nations with common roots fall apart while Klal Yisrael remains one people—through exile, persecution, and time?We explore the deep achdus of Klal Yisrael—an achdus that is revealed most powerfully on Shabbos. Just as Shabbos declares Hashem’s oneness to the world, it transforms Klal Yisrael into a Goy Echad Ba’aretz, a people united not just by ancestry, but by their

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Ep. 36 - True Rest is Connecting to Hashem

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/04/03

What Does It Mean to Truly Rest?If Hashem "rested" on Shabbos, why does Chazal say He’s been mezaveg zivugim—making matches—ever since? And if Shabbos is a day of rest, why does it demand chiddush, new insights in Torah? Is Menucha just stopping work, or is it something much deeper?This episode, reveals how true Menucha isn’t about inactivity—it’s about reconnecting to the source of life. Just as Hashem continues to create in a different way, Shabbos is about shifting from physical work to

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00:27:40

Ep. 35 - Physical and Spiritual Rest

Shabbos Malkesa ·

2025/03/27

Are You Resting or Just Killing Time?Is Shabbos just a day off, a break from work? Or is there something deeper we often miss? If Menucha means rest, why does Chazal say Shabbos was given for learning Torah—something that takes effort? And if we’re meant to rest, why was an entire city destroyed just for playing ball on Shabbos?In this episode, Rabbi Klapper uncovers the real meaning of Menucha—not just stopping, but recharging. True rest isn’t just avoiding work; it’s about plugging into our

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