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Unperplexed: Parsha Lessons from Maimonides"s Guide of the Perplexed

Yitzchak Sprung

Each week, Rabbi Sprung uncovers a hidden layer of the Parsha through the lens of the Maimonides"s Guide of the Perplexed — where reason meets revelation, and ancient words illuminate timeless questions. Listen to Unperplexed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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4:26

Korach: What Are We Really Seeing?

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2025/06/27

In this week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up, we look at Korach — and the dangerous illusion of unity. Why does his rebellion fall apart so quickly? And what does that teach us about modern critiques of Israel, leadership, and community? Join us for one brief insight into the parsha that might just sharpen how you see the world.

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3:44

Shelach: What Challah Teaches Us About War

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2025/06/19

As Israel stands in defense of its people and land, this week’s Torah portion gives us a crucial spiritual lens.The mitzvah of taking challah teaches us how physical acts—eating, fighting, surviving—can become sacred when done with holy intention. In this week's Parsha Pick-Me-Up, we explore a teaching from Reb Zusha that speaks directly to this moment: God could have created a world without hunger… or war. But He didn’t. He created a world that needs to be elevated.🎧 Listen now to discover why

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3:46

Rebroadcast: Beha’alotcha: A Torah of Second Chances

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2025/06/13

In this episode: what do we do when the first plan fails? This week’s parsha, Beha’alotcha, doesn’t offer easy answers—but it opens a door to second chances, even when we don’t feel ready.

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3:16

Naso: Beyond the Silver Platter

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2025/06/06

Twelve princes. One offering. Twelve different hearts.Parshat Naso repeats the same gifts twelve times — why? Because in Torah, intention transforms repetition into individuality. Discover why your routine isn't just habit — it's potential.

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3:06

Bemidbar: The Palace With Guards

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2025/05/29

Why does Bemidbar focus on space, structure, and stories—not mitzvot? This episode explores how the Israelites honored God by protecting sacred space, and how we do the same today by safeguarding something else.

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2:56

Behar Bechukotai: The Crime You Can’t Repay

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2025/05/22

Why does the Torah treat hurtful words as worse than stolen money? What does it mean to fear God in our speech? And can every conversation really become a religious moment?

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2:58

Emor: Mourning in the Shadow of the Sanctuary

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2025/05/15

Why is the High Priest not allowed to mourn like the rest of us? What does that reveal about identity, responsibility, and spiritual purpose?

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2:13

Acharei Mot/Kedoshim: Chain of Command

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2025/05/08

This week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up is about loyalty, law, and knowing Who comes first.When parents say one thing and God says another—who do you listen to? The way we think about this question can change the way we think about everything that we do. Take two minutes to learn more.

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4:23

Rebroadcast: Tazria: First in Thought or Last in Value?

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2025/05/01

"If a man does well, they say to him, you preceded the angels; if he does not, they say to him: (in creation) the fly preceded you, the gnat preceded you, the snail preceded you." - Reish LakishBut what does this have to do with the laws of Kashrut and ritual purity?

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2:52

Shmini: Leadership Under Fire

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2025/04/25

Discover a powerful moment in this week’s Torah portion — when celebration turns to tragedy, and true leadership emerges. In just a few minutes, gain insight into resilience, responsibility, and the roles we play when life doesn’t go as planned. Tune in to this week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up to learn more.

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3:10

Rebroadcast: Tzav: Earning a Place in this World

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2025/04/11

Do we need to earn our place in this world? We find ourselves here, and no one asked us whether we were interested. Yet, once we are here, God makes demands of us. Our parasha contains the beginning of a meditation on this issue.

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2:36

Vayikra: The Language of Divine Invitation

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2025/04/04

Discover the deeper meaning behind Hashem’s call to Moshe and how it offers a powerful lesson in affection, equality, and the way we relate to one another."

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4:15

Pikudei: Why Did Moses Bless the People at the Wrong...

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2025/03/27

In this week's episode of Parsha Pick-Me-Up, we explore the surprising moment when Moses blesses the people after their painstaking work on the Tabernacle. Why is the blessing given at such an unexpected time? Join us for a thought-provoking insight into the power of finishing what we start and the true essence of success. Tune in for a quick, meaningful reflection on the Parsha that will inspire you to push through to the finish line.

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3:02

Every Thread Counts: The Power of Presence in...

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2025/03/20

In this week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up, we dive into a powerful question: Did everyone donate to the Tabernacle? The answer might surprise you – and it holds a message we all need to hear.It’s not just about the donations; it’s about presence, purpose, and the reminder that we all matter in building a stronger community.Don’t miss out on this insightful episode – because we need you. Tune in now and find out why!

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3:22

Ki Tisa: "Why Do I Need You?'

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2025/03/13

God asks Moses, "Why do I need you?" An intimidating question. Why, indeed, are we important? What are we good for?Looking in this week's Parsha, the Sages tell us how to answer.

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3:14

Tezaveh: How Consistenty Becomes Always

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2025/03/06

What is the power of the consistent and the always in our relationships and lives? What do they mean for our Judaism? The Menorah is to be kindled, "always." And that carries an impact for how we see ourselves and the things we do.

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2:28

Terumah

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2025/02/28

The High Priests beautified the Temple just as we beautify our synagogues whenever we are able. But there is one more thing to beautify that we may be forgetting.

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3:10

Mishpatim: Torah to Lift Us

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2025/02/20

Torah speaks to our character, our behaviors, our knowledge, to the things that lift us up and make us up. It comes to harmonize society and make our lives and minds pure and good. It is anything but impersonal, anything but abstract, anything but distant.

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3:32

Yitro: Honor the Parent You Meet

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2025/02/13

We actively care for our parents, much as they once cared for us when we were small. But how do we know that all of that is necessary? Maybe we just need to be nice to our parents and we can leave it there. Or at least, that’s what the Sages thought.

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3:01

Beshalach: Who Won the Battle Against Amalek?

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2025/02/07

Somehow, like the new parent who gets annoyed when their new baby cries for too long, we forget that we are experiencing a miracle, we forget the true and deeper nature of things, the truth that should be more obvious. So who won the battle against Amalek? Listen to the Parsha Pick-Me-Up to learn more.

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