In this episode, I sit down with physicist and author of Emunah and Physics, Dr. Berel Leib Epstein, to explore how modern physics—fine-tuning, quantum observation, and the wave-particle nature of light—doesn’t challenge emunah but illuminates it, revealing the Torah as the blueprint of reality. We discuss why Occam’s razor now favors belief, how the unity sought in physics mirrors Hashem Echad, and how gratitude and good middos open the heart to truth. You’ll come away with a clearer, more

Episode 20 of the Ask Away series of the Everyday Judaism Podcast addresses critical questions about Jewish identity, kosher laws, and Zionism in the context of modern challenges like antisemitism. Recorded post-Rosh Hashanah, the session emphasizes active questioning and sourcing Torah knowledge. Key themes include:Jewish Identity and Antisemitism: Hiding Jewishness fuels antisemitism, as nations act as divine tools to prompt Jews back to Hashem (Deuteronomy 31:16–18, per Gaon of Vilna)

Rav Shlomo Katz and the women of Shirat David open a tender gate into תפילת נשים: the gift of בינה יתירה—a woman’s inner knowing to separate עיקר (primary) from טפל (secondary). Returning to “לא תירא לביתה משלג כי כל ביתה לבוש שנים,” we hear how “snow” (the Amalek-cold that numbs holy feeling) is disarmed by a woman’s warm feeling for Hashem. With Sarah Imeinu and Rivka Imeinu as living guides, we learn how a mother’s כח הבחנה—her ability to detect what truly matters—clothes an entire home

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) resoundingly supported UNRWA’s mandate and continued operations in the so-called Occupied Palestinian Territories. The Court stated that Israel is obliged to lift restrictions onUNRWA’s operationsand agree to and facilitate relief provided by the agency. David Bedeinruns the websiteIsrael Behind the News, reporting Israel’s reality to the media by retaining the services of the best Israeli and Arab journalists to cover, research and

This week on Stories of Hope, Tzipora sits down with Dani and Raizel Namdar, better known as That Jewish Family, the couple behind the viral account sharing their journey of faith, family, and adventure. From growing up as Chabad shluchim in opposite corners of the world to finding each other through the shidduch system, Dani and Raizel open up about their unlikely love story, what they’ve learned about marriage and purpose, and how they built a life rooted in meaning while sharing it with

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 2 hours 6 minutes Synopsis: The halachah states: “One who davens must have kavanah during all the berachos, but if one is unable to have kavanah in all of them, one should at least have kavanah in Avos” (Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim 101:1). Last year, in my Machshavah Lab tefilah shiurim for women, I gave an eleven-part series aimed at elucidating each word of the berachah of Avos based on the classical meforshim (1/3/25–5/16...

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In this week’s Hachana L’Shabbos, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David enter the niggun of “ה׳ רֹעִי לֹא אֶחְסָר” and ask a very simple, very brave question: am I still wrestling with life, or am I letting the Shepherd lead?Together we learn that Shalosh Seudos is an עת רצון to be led: to discover what we truly want, to cry for it, and to begin living it now. From the Slonimer and the mefarshim on Tehillim 23, and from the image of ra’aya meheimna (Moshe the “faithful shepherd”),

Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our service on October 24th. Chicago has been laid siege by federal forces. The America they are building, one of dehumanizing borders between nations, peoples, and neighbors, has a lot in common with that most infamous building in Jewish lore — the Tower of Babel. How can we build another America, another world? Want to support what we do? Become a Builder or donate today! https://www.mishkanchicago.org/support/be-a-builder/ https://www.mishkanchicago.o...

Megillah Shiur#57 YCQ - Oct 28, 2025 - Why do we say that observing aveilus on part of day seven or day thirty is adequate, yet we need to observe all of the sabbath day? What is the status of a zav who was tovel on the seventh day morning, but saw ziva that afternoon? What is the status of a metzorah, who again sees tzora'as, years after becoming tahor? Why is there a tractate on megillah, but not on Chanukah? Can one lain from a torah or megillah, written in English? Why were there seventy-two

In this week’s parsha: Noah and his family build an Ark as a refuge from an extinction-level Flood brought by God to destroy the world’s sinners.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – –

Avraham's Early Years: The Genesis of Midrashic Visions - Oct 28, 2025 - There are numerous Midrashim that explore the early years of Avraham, attempting to explain his selection as the progenitor of a great nation and the source of blessing for "all of the families of the earth" Some of these Midrashim portray Avraham as a philosopher, arriving at his belief in one God through observation and contemplation. Others describe him as more of an intuitive believer, imbued with a deep sense of God from

In this episode of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores Tractate Bava Metzia 84a, focusing on the profound relationship between Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Lakish, their transformative encounter, and the tragic fallout of their dispute. The episode delves into themes of Torah’s transformative power, respect for teachers, self-sufficiency, and the Jewish people’s global mission. Key points include:Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Lakish’s Encounter: Rabbi Yochanan, swimming in the

For the tenth episode, Shloime Zionce sits down with Rav Shimon Schneebalg to talk about his son who went "off the Derech" and the organization "Gadlenu" which he founded to help families who find themselves in similar situations.TO CONTACT GADLENU: Call: +972527629524Email: C5001524@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.Gadlenu.comFor those without Internet access, you can listen to my new Teef Teef (Yiddish) Podcast over the phone by calling: +1.605.477.1888SIGN UP FOR MY WHATSAPP STATUS:

In this shiur, we continue our journey through sefer Yichud HaHisbodedus, exploring the way a tzaddik sees his student, looking past the external layers and identifying the inner spark of essence within. We speak about self-compassion and "standing in our own shoes" to see ourselves with a more elevated and evolved perspective.