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The AIMeM Torah Podcast

The long-running "Ancient Ideas for the Modern Mind" Dvar Torah blog is now a podcast! Listen as Yosef Segal gives his weekly Dvar Torah and also discusses a variety of Torah topics including Chumash, Hashkafa, and Halacha. Visit the blog at oldideasforthemodernmind.blogspot.com and check out hashkafahandbook.com for more from AIMeM Torah

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Chukas

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2017/06/29

With the deaths of Miriam and Aharon in this parsha, we discuss the significance of the juxtaposition of different topics to the deaths of tzaddikim. (8 minutes) Join the "Summer of Subscribers" and have your own Podcast posted here! Email AIMeMTorah@gmail.com or visit oldideasforthemodernmind.blogspot.com for more details...

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Korach

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2017/06/22

When Aharon brings a Ketores, the pasuk tells me twice that it helped stop a plague. What does that teach me? (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Nasso

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2017/06/01

A Nazir is forbidden in certain activities, including drinking wine. How does abstaining from wine propel you to spiritual heights? (5 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Bamidbar

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2017/05/25

At the beginning of the Parsha, Bnei Yisrael are gifted with brand new flags for each respective tribe. What were these flags and why were they given now? (7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Behar-Bechukosai

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2017/05/18

We are told that the ultimate reason why we will be exiled from Eretz Yisrael is for not observing the laws of shemittah. We are also taught it is because of a lack of diligence in Torah study. Which one is it? (10 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Emor

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2017/05/11

Parshas Emor discusses all the holidays, including the upcoming one of Shavuos. But there's something different about the way Shavuos is discussed in the Torah...(7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim

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2017/05/04

Hashem commands us to be holy, what does that mean and how do we achieve that? (7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Tazria-Metzora

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2017/04/27

A peddler shows up in town one day claiming he has the elixir of life. Rav Yanai, an amorah, claims this peddler really has the solution. What was it? (7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Shemini

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2017/04/20

The tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu marred the celebration of the consecration of the Mishkan. But what exactly did they do wrong and how could two great men sin? (14 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Pesach

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2017/04/06

Dayeinu is one of the most fun parts of the Seder, but does it even make any sense? (7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei

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2017/03/23

The Bnei Yisrael were extremely generous in donating to the Mishkan, so much so that Moshe had to tell them to stop! Why didn't he let them bring as much as they wanted? Worst thing is they'll end up with extra to put in storage. How bad would that be? (8 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Sisa

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2017/03/17

This week's parsha contains both highs and lows for the Jewish People. Who could compare the high of Machatzis Hashekel with the tragedy that was the Eigel! But one little word changes our perspective on both stories. (12 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Mishpatim

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2017/02/24

After a parsha full of business and property law, the end of the parsha begins to discuss...the holidays? Additionally, the Torah seems to indicate that the celebration is dependent on having a good crop, is that true? And what's the connection to this week's parsha? (11 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Yisro

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2017/02/17

The medrash says that Yisro's blessing of Hashem was the first time someone had blessed Hashem for the miracles He performed in the desert. What about Az Yashir? And if this was the first time, what took Bnei Yisrael so long? (8 minutes- apologies for the poor audio quality this week.)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Bo

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2017/02/03

A new born firstborn boy is considered holy, then we redeem him from his holiness and he becomes like everyone else. The next thing we do is celebrate this milestone. Why would we celebrate his loss of holiness? (7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Vaeira

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2017/01/27

After the makkah of Barad, Paroh asks Moshe to daven that the makkah should end. Moshe responds that he will have to leave the city before he does so. This never happened before, what was different about this makkah? (7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Shemos

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2017/01/20

After centuries of slavery with no word from Hashem, the Bnei Yisrael finally collapsed under the strain. All of a sudden, there are multiple mentions of Hashem's responsibility towards the Bnei Yisrael. What happened? (8 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayechi

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2017/01/13

Yaakov gives Yosef strict instructions to bury him only in the Land of Israel. Rashi gives three explanations why. Why do we need three? Is Rashi simply being thorough or is there more going on here? (7 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Mikeitz

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2016/12/30

When the brother's admit they wronged Yosef, Reuven immediately removes himself from any blame. Last week, we explained that Reuven tried to save Yosef from the brothers. But if we look deeper, it's not so simple...(11 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeishev

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2016/12/23

When Yosef's brothers decide to kill him, Reuven steps in and throws him into the pit in order to save him. While this doesn't seem like much, the medrash explains that the impact of this act teaches us a great lesson. (9 minutes)

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