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A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan

Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

A-Muse is unscripted Torah musings by Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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46:59

Purim- Amazing "Tail"s Of the Megillah & The Love of...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/03/11

YESSSS!! PURIM is the happiest time of the year. We discuss some amazing little known stories of the Megillah, like what is the deal with Vashti's tail? We then explore th very difficult challenges Esther faced and how she in her times and we in our times will persevere.Thank you to all those who donated to my organization the Chazak L.A. campaign. We are still trying to finish it off please help us continue spreading Torah to the world. Below is the Tax-deductible

33:07

PURIM!!- Adar - The Simcha Of Not Having An Answer

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/03/04

WOW WOW WOW!!! What a beautiful turn out and FIRE TORAH! We explore the concept of Marbin B'Simcha, and the some incredible stories along the way. Its an emotional one, and a simcha filled one. Here is the link to the fundraiser- http://thechesedfund.com/chazak/torah-in-motion-chazak-non-stop-2025/teams/rabbiariandnaomibensoussanAny donation over $101 will get a misheberach on my Whatsapp status !!!

6:14

A-Muse- The Long Game

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/03/04

A Short thought, with a long reach. In this quick little amuse I also make a bit of a pitch, the once a year reach out to those who enjoy the podcast and want to partner with all the Torah that myself and Chazak LA share daily with the world. Your contribution enables us to continue teaching Torah to Klal Yisroel.If your feeling a surge of Hakarat Hatov here is the link! The Fundraiser begins Now and will the Link will be live until after Purim.Thanks and Enjoy

41:28

Purim Is In The AIR! - Mindset For Purim This Year-...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/02/25

Purim Is Coming!! We delve in to the idea of what kind of mitzvah Purim is and what kind of Anti Semitism there was then and how it is applicable to us now. We end with a mindset necessary for this year Purim and hopefully for the rest of our lives. I do not ever fundraise during year, but now is the time my organization, Chazak LA reaches out to our listeners for help to continue our holy work in teaching Torah to the masses. If you would like to help us and become an ambassador of Chazak

53:30

Mishpatim-"Walking in Others’ Shoes: The Power of...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/02/18

In this episode, we explore the Torah's perspective on causing harm to others—the good, the bad, and the ugly of it all. We dive into the importance of developing sensitivities and attempting to see things from another person's perspective. Ultimately, we discuss how we can never truly know what someone else is going through, and how that awareness should shape the way we interact with both strangers and loved ones.

47:35

Yitro- Accepting The Real Torah & A Women's Olam Habah

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/02/11

***TRIGGER WARNING-HEAVY MUSSAR*** Todays Women Shiur enters into the incredible idea of Kabalot Hatorah being what the Maharal calls "MUCHRACHI" (definition in the Shiur). From there we traverse into the little known world of building a Jewish women's Olam Habah. I have been giving this class for several years and once in a while will shift into heavier mussar, please listen to this as a high level of discipline and as a level to one day reach. Do not play this out loud in your home or car

35:18

Beshalach - Mizmor L'Todah - Singing Our Eternal Thanks

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/02/04

In this episode we delved into the incredible world of Hodah- Thanksgiving to Hashem. Thanks for being alive and for all the innumerable Chessed Hashem does for us each and every second of every day. This is a powerful deep dive into the Psalm of Mizmor L'todah that we say each day and how to muster those deep feelings of love and appreciation to Hashem, Enjoy.

50:54

Bo- Choshech- The Intense Darkness of Light

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/01/28

What's the deal with the Darkness? We shed 'light' on this enigmatic plague and learn a lot about how to see the world that Hashem gave us in the process. We meet "Good Guest vs. Bad Guest" along the way and how certain rewards are distributed by Hashem.

44:44

Transmission of Torah From Moshe to You

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/01/16

In this weeks class we cover the Mesorah of Torah from Moshe to us today. This is a very important class to know that the same Torah Moshe taught the Jews in the Midbar is the same that we are learning and teaching today. (One correction- I said the the Yemenite Jews concerning their lack of Torah Shel bal Peh in truth I meant the Ethiopian jews)

51:34

Eighth of Tevet- Fast For Those Who Know The Tragedy...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2025/01/07

Believe it or not there are those who fast on the eighth and ninth of Tevet as well as the tenth. Why? Find out in this weeks episode, where a miracle turns into tragedy for generations to come.

52:19

Chanukah- Part Three- Flames, Wicks and oil Make...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/12/25

In our next installment of Chanukah, we talk about the prep involved in set up of the menorah and why Eliyahu Hanavi feels the set up is key. We then delve deeper into the aspects of flame (Neshama) Wicks (Guf) and Oil ( Chochmah). In the end we tie it up with some heavy emotion-namely, not seeing help from above time after time and how staring a the candles can help with that. Somehow the concept of "Thru- Hiking" helps shed light on the entire idea thru-out. Enjoy and Chanukah Sameach.

45:59

Chanukah- Part Two- Ohr Haganuz Sheds Light On The...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/12/18

As we move closer towards Chanukah our second step in the Avodah is discussed. Tapping into the Ohr Haganuz and how implementing it can save us from the darkness of Yavan. A darkness that was implemented to destroy us at our core. A darkness meant to make us forget the Torah. How could they make us forget? We explore some self searching thoughts that examine ourselves and out commitment to Torah. We then delve into the second Avodah of what to concentrate on when we watch our candles , our

45:08

Chanukah- Part One - Its All in Hip!

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/12/11

Chanukah is almost upon us! We begin our Chanukah journey this year with a deep dive in to the fight between Yaakov and the Angel of Eisav. The hit in the hip reveals all!

41:48

Vayetzei- Yaakov & Eisav- Of Origins, Destiny & The...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/12/04

This one gets heavy. We begin with the background of Yaakov & Eisav , but quickly become aware that there is more than meets the eye in their incredible story. -WARNING-This one gets pretty emotional at the end as it finds its climax in the enormous power of Leah's tears.

46:33

Toldot- Finding Your Own Path On The Already Beaten Path

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/11/26

What an adventure!! We take a deep dive into the human psychology of rebelling. Going against ones own nature and nurture to find ones own originality. Pinnochio gets a shout out as does Yishai Ribo as we explore the world of Chidush. Enjoy.

48:10

Chayei Sarah- Become a Gadol... In Four Simple &...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/11/19

Welcome to an unknown Gem of a Shiur given from My Rebbi, Rav Yitzchok Berkowitz many years ago. Hidden away in the decades old recordings this one is very close to my heart. It is both challenging and simple, a call to greatness in four steps. I get emotional because how could you not when you tap into the one chance we have at life and living it to our fullest potential. Enjoy, Like , Susbcribe!

48:22

Vayeira- Of Challenges and Sacrifices - Free Will...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/11/12

Vayeira is the address of Free Will and Sacrifice. We explore the ten tests of Avraham and the making of an actual choice based on nothing but choice itself. Along the way, we share stories of Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel A"h, Rochel Imeinu and my own personal struggle with some hard life decisions. Enjoy! If you like what you are hearing please consider a good old subscribe and a like! That one second extra helps keep us afloat.

16:53

A-Muse- 7 - The Gift of The G'nai Yidden

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/11/05

In this A-muse , I share an idea that hit me and resonated enough that I felt like I had to share it. Feel good about standing out for what is right. Feel good that you and I would be a 'klum' amongst greater people. Feel good with control and grabbing greatness, no matter how small that greatness may seem. Enjoy

43:43

Parshat Noach- Of Giants Passions, Angels Envy and...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/10/29

In this week's Women Shiur, we begin to tackle some incredible ideas that they may never have taught you in Yeshiva growing up. The mysteries of Og Melech HaBashan and his deep connection to Noach and Moshe. This deep dive is in an effort to unearth some hidden gems of the past to ignite some new love for our oldest limud. Enjoy

52:56

The One Before Yom Kippur- The First Step Is...

A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan ·

2024/10/08

In this Yom Kippur Prep Shiur, we explore the real in depth analysis of what Vidui , Charatah & Kabalah for the future are REALLY about in order to begin an amazing life of ever lasting change. Along the way I talk about meeting one of my hero's and what my son's stolen bike has to with Reb Shamshon Refael Hirsch. The King of Rohan, Gandolph the Gray and Oscar Schindler stop by as well! Enjoy!

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