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Prism of Torah

Prism of Torah illuminates the depths of Jewish wisdom through a weekly exploration of the parasha and Jewish holidays. Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman masterfully blends profound insights with practical guidance, unlocking the layers of meaning in each Torah portion through the four main aspects: Pshat, Remez, Drash, and Sod. Cultivate your connection with Hashem and apply timeless wisdom to your daily life. Contact us: prismoftorah@gmail.com Produced by Eli Podcast Productions

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00:10:31

His Hands Printed Nazi Flags. Then He Walked Into a...

Prism of Torah ·

2026/03/30

Why does halacha insist that matzah must come specifically from grains that could become chometz? Grains that can never rise at all are completely invalid. On the very Yom Tov where we are most strict about chometz, the Torah demands we use something that could become it.The answer changes how you think about your greatest weakness.Featuring a stunning true story, a funny Egged bus driver parable, and one very practical Pesach challenge.

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00:11:57

The Miracle You Just Walk Past in Life • Ep. 430 •...

Prism of Torah ·

2026/03/25

A missile lands between four buildings in Arad. A massive crater. Four buildings still standing. And somehow... we call it "the situation."What happens to us when the miraculous becomes routine? When thousands of rockets, an Iron Dome performing beyond all expectations, and rain falling from the sky all start feeling... normal?This week Rabbi Asaf Aharon Prisman explores a profound idea hidden in Parshas Tzav: that we are not missing small miracles. We are walking past enormous ones every

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00:12:12

The Nest That Made You • Episode 429 • Parshas Vayikra

Prism of Torah ·

2026/03/18

Have you ever forgotten the people who helped make you who you are? What happens when we lose touch with our roots?In this episode, we uncover a surprising connection hidden in one of the Torah’s perhaps overlooked details: why a poor person brings a specific species of bird as his offering. The answer reveals something profound about loyalty, gratitude, and what it truly means to return to your roots.And then, a story that will stop you in your tracks. One blanket. One freezing night. And a

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00:11:52

The One Test That Reveals Your True Motivation - Ep....

Prism of Torah ·

2026/03/11

What if the greatest test of your character isn't the hard work, but whether you'll share the credit? This week's Parsha reveals why Hashem gave Betzalel a partner he didn't need to build the holiest structure in history. The answer exposes something most of us don't want to face about our own motivations. This episode includes a great story about a summer camp that changed a girl's entire future.

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00:08:45

Ki Sisa • The Rebbe Turned Four Wasted Years Into a...

Prism of Torah ·

2026/03/04

What if the years you spent searching in the wrong places weren't wasted at all? This week, we unpack a powerful ancient teaching: why things that come easily disappear just as fast, and why your hardest struggles might be the very thing that makes your breakthrough real. Includes a great story that includes an encounter between a lost seeker and one of the greatest Jewish leaders of the 20th century. This one hits different.

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00:10:12

Purim • The Day Haman's Sword Became Ours • Ep. 426

Prism of Torah ·

2026/03/01

What if everything working against you was actually working for you and you just couldn't see it yet? We recorded this episode a few years ago. We had no idea we'd be re-releasing it on a Purim like this one. Rabbi Prisman unpacks one of the most profound ideas in all of Jewish thought: that there is only one Force in the universe, and even what looks like evil is part of it. Packed with stories, Torah sources, and a radically different way to see your life. This one will stay with you.

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00:09:00

Tetzaveh • From a Two-Bedroom in LA to a Millionaire...

Prism of Torah ·

2026/02/26

What if your most criticized trait is actually your greatest asset?Many of us carry that inner fire — the boldness others call "too much." But what if the problem was never the fire itself, only where you aimed it?This week, we uncover how the same fierce drive that can destroy a life can also build an empire and a legacy. Plus, a gripping true story that brings the whole idea to life.

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00:10:51

Terumah • The Secret That Turns Burden Into Privilege...

Prism of Torah ·

2026/02/17

Parshas TerumahEver feel like doing the right thing is just... exhausting? Like life is one obligation after another? What if the weight you're feeling isn't because the load is too heavy — but because you forgot what's inside? This episode tells the story of two suitcases, two altars, and one idea that could completely change how you experience every single day. This might be the most important reframe you hear all year.

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00:11:54

Mishpatim: The Hidden Danger In "Common Sense"

Prism of Torah ·

2026/02/11

Discover how Parshat Mishpatim reveals a hidden danger in the laws that seem to "make sense" — and why treating civil laws as mere common sense undermines the Torah's divine blueprint. This week's Torah portion challenges a blind spot that affects even the most committed Jews: prioritizing one half of the luchot (tablets) over the other.Through Rav Yitzchak Huttner's profound insight on the covenant blood divided by an angel, the Sfas Emes on why rational-seeming laws are a

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00:10:26

The Secret to Being Heard • Yisro • Ep. 422

Prism of Torah ·

2026/02/05

Discover why Moshe Rabbeinu listened to one man's criticism when thousands witnessed the same flawed system in silence. Parshas Yitro reveals the Torah's hidden framework for criticism that actually creates change—and the two tests that separate complainers from truth seekers.This Torah podcast episode explores profound insights from Rav Yeruchem's Da'as Torah and the Vilna Gaon on what makes feedback worth hearing. What credentials does authentic criticism require? Through the lens of this week's

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00:12:36

Are We United or Just Unified • Episode 421 • Parshas...

Prism of Torah ·

2026/01/29

Why does Rashi describe Egyptian unity as "one heart like one man" but flip the order for Jewish unity at Sinai - "one man with one heart"? This small textual reversal reveals something profound about what makes Jewish connection fundamentally different from any other group.In this week's Parshas Beshalach, we explore a Gemara that uses three dream symbols - a pot, birds, and a river - to illuminate three distinct levels of unity. The Egyptians shared a goal. The Jewish

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00:16:18

Is Your Faith Just in Your Head? Parshas Bo - Ep 420

Prism of Torah ·

2026/01/22

Discover why faith in your mind is only the beginning—and what's blocking it from reaching your heart.This week's Torah portion, Parshas Bo, reveals a profound three-level framework for understanding emunah (faith): mind, heart, and reflex. While intellectual belief comes easily—even Esav achieved it—transferring that faith into your emotions and instincts is the real spiritual work of a lifetime.What was Pharaoh actually trying to do to the Jewish people? Drawing on teachings from the

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00:10:32

When Pain Stops Hurting — Parshas Va'era - Ep 419

Prism of Torah ·

2026/01/15

Why does the Torah use the word "under" the burdens of Egypt—what does that even mean? Dive into Parshas Va'era and discover the Chidushei HaRim's profound insight into a spiritual danger we all face and hence need to be aware of and to do our utmost to be aware and to prepare in the same way for IY"H the final redemption that is on the doorstep. Through a striking story and surprising Torah sources, uncover what chesed Hashem did for us as a prerequisite for the redemption

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00:10:59

When Stepping Up Keeps You Grounded • 418 • Parshas...

Prism of Torah ·

2026/01/08

Discover why the burning bush—a fire that doesn't consume—holds the secret to leading without losing yourself. In this exploration of Parshat Shemot (Exodus), we uncover the hidden symbolism behind Hashem's appearance to Moshe and what it reveals about the tension between humility (anava) and stepping into positions of responsibility.Why was Moshe so reluctant to lead the Jewish people? The Torah's greatest prophet feared that leadership would corrupt his spiritual standing. Through

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00:14:40

When Flaws Become Features - Ep. 417- Vayechi

Prism of Torah ·

2026/01/01

Discover why the Torah's most controversial appointment reveals the secret to transforming your greatest weaknesses into powerful strengths. In Parshas Vayechi, Yaakov Avinu makes a shocking choice: he appoints Shimon—the same son he condemned for violence and anger—to teach the next generation of Jewish children. How could a warrior become a teacher?This episode explores a profound principle from Rav Yaakov Kamenetzky and Rav Yitzchak Zilberstein: the character traits we try to eliminate are

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00:09:55

Are You Living Up Life - Parshas Vayigash - Ep. 416

Prism of Torah ·

2025/12/25

Why did Yaakov's heart go numb when he heard Yosef was alive? And why did seeing some wagons revive his spirit—more than learning his son ruled all of Egypt?In Parshas Vayigash, discover the hidden meaning behind Yaakov's strange reaction and what it reveals about what truly constitutes "life." Through the Ramchal's profound teaching and an unforgettable story from the Chafetz Chaim, uncover why your smallest spiritual acts in today's challenging world may carry more weight

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00:12:44

Why Does Doing Good Feel So Bad - Miketz Ep. 415

Prism of Torah ·

2025/12/18

Discover the profound Torah wisdom behind why spiritual growth often leads to harder times, not easier ones. In Parshas Miketz, Yosef's brothers take their first steps toward Teshuvah (repentance)—and immediately face their worst nightmare. What hidden meaning lies behind this seeming contradiction?Through the powerful insights of the Sfas Emes and Rav Gamliel Rabinowitz, this Torah podcast episode reveals how Hakadosh Baruch Hu responds when we genuinely turn toward Him. Learn why the verse

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00:03:16

Story: Lose the Race, Win Your Life -Chanukah - Ep. 414

Prism of Torah ·

2025/12/15

A true Jewish story of faith, sacrifice, and miraculous survival. In 1967, Olympic cyclist Sam Zeitlin was robbed of victory by antisemitism in America. What happened next transformed his life—and ultimately saved it.This inspiring Torah teaching follows Sam's journey from defeat to Israel, where brutal 5 a.m. training on Jerusalem's hills prepared him for the 1972 Olympics. But when he discovered the beauty of Shabbat (Sabbath) through a rabbi's invitation, everything changed. Faced with an

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00:08:40

When Flaws Fuel Transformation - Chanukah - Ep. 413

Prism of Torah ·

2025/12/15

Discover why Chanukah celebrates spiritual growth while Purim focuses on physical feasting—and what this reveals about the deepest battle in Jewish philosophy. This Torah teaching explores the Taz's famous question and uncovers a profound Midrash where Rabbi Akiva stuns a Roman with a counterintuitive answer about human creation.Why did the Greeks specifically target Shabbat (Sabbath), Rosh Chodesh (the new moon), and Bris Milah (circumcision)? These weren't random decrees. Each mitzvah represents a

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00:11:20

Don't Enter the Ring! - Ep. 412 • Parshas Vayeshev

Prism of Torah ·

2025/12/11

Explore Parshas Vayeshev weekly Torah portion through Reb Chaim Shmulevitz's powerful insights on spiritual tests, temptation, and the surprising wisdom of knowing when to run. This episode examines Yosef's encounter with Potiphar's wife and why his escape earned the miraculous reward of splitting the Red Sea.Why does Jewish wisdom suggest fleeing a challenge rather than fighting it? Drawing from Bereishis Rabbah, Midrash, the Ramban, and Talmudic teachings, discover how the yetzer hara

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