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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 Vayeitzei

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2016/12/09

At the end of the Parsha, Yaakov is startled by a group of angels greeting him. Is this a simple encounter as he enters Eretz Yisrael? Or is there more to this story...(8 minutes)

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Dvar Torah Podcast for Toldos

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2016/12/02

Yaakov Avinu was the embodiment of Emes, Truth, in this world. Yet, he lied and tricked his way into the brachos. Plus, we know Hashem went along with it! How could this happen? (13 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Chayei Sarah

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2016/11/25

Our parsha tells us that Avraham was old? This seems pretty obvious, we know he was over 100! But it gets even more puzzling when we remember that the Torah already told us in Parshas Vayeira that Avraham was old! Why tell us twice? (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeira

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2016/11/18

The Akeidah is considered the culmination of Avraham's life work. But what came before it? How did it all come together? (11 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Lech Lecha

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2016/11/11

Avraham battles the Four Kings to recover his nephew, Lot. The pasuk says he took 318 men with him. According to the medrash, it was just him and Eliezer. Either way, it wasn't enough people to defeat four armies. Why did Avraham bring that specific amount of men? (10 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Noach

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2016/11/03

The Pesukim seem to indicate that the Tower of Bavel was built in order that people shouldn't have to be spread out. What did they do wrong that they were punished? And was it really a punishment? (10 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Bereishis

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2016/10/27

Hashem originally creates man alone, but then says it's not 'good' for man to be alone. What wasn't good about it? (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Ha’azinu

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2016/10/13

Moshe attempts to ascend the mountain towards his final resting place, but he's stopped by the Bnei Yisrael. How could they disobey a direct commandment of Hashem? (11 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Vayeilech

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2016/10/06

Before he dies, Moshe gives Yehoshua, his successor, some final words of advice. But some of what he says seems a little strange... (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Rosh Hashanah 5777

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2016/09/29

Most of us think the main focus of Elul is on Teshuvah and retrospection, but there are other important ideas as well, like developing and appreciating the relationship we have with Hashem. How does this fit with the idea of Teshuvah? We discuss. (11 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Savo

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2016/09/22

When bringing Bikkurim, there are several pesukim we read. What is the meaning behind these pesukim? We discuss the explanation of the Ohr HaChaim. (10 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Ki Seitzei (Episode 102)

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2016/09/15

What is considered a good reason for divorce? Why is it "difficult" for Hashem to make shidduchim? He is all-powerful! (9 minutes)

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Dvar Torah for Parshas Shoftim

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2016/09/08

Why is the king limited in the amount of wealth he can obtain? Why are the pesukim concerning a king and the Kohanim placed next to each other? Listen to this week's podcast to learn the answers! (10 minutes)

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Welcome to the AIMeM Torah Podcast!

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2016/08/04

Yosef Segal, the author of Reality Check and the Ancient Ideas for the Modern Mind Dvar Torah blog, introduces the AIMeM Torah Podcast. Listen in to hear Yosef talk about the big plans in store for this new and exciting project. (6 minutes).

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