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Knowing God's Plan: The RamchalKnowing God's Plan # 6Hashem acting and illuminating to His creations – Those actions are His, though they are geared towards our reception. His attributes don’t define His essence – for He is beyond comprehension. His actions are a chosen expression to relate to His creations.Reality in its present form is a muted form of the Perfection and G-dliness that He intends to reveal. It’s like a shadow on the wall – a revelation/expression of the real item, but in limited form.L’asid lavo Hashem will reveal the perfection and G-dliness inherent in reality itself (the shadow).In the interim, Hashem is animating, in...2024-07-0339 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalKnowing God's Plan # 5gilui yichudo Why is the christian idea of G-d (R’L) forsaking Jews part of the 5 heresies that gilui yichudo addresses?Last week we addressed it from the angle of how Hashem isn’t bound by the actions of man. Taking this a step further: The Jewish people received the Torah and have the most constant choice to live with Hashem’s Will or choose their own will. When Hashem brings the world to perfection despite our worst choices we see His absolute Mastery. When we see how the Jewish nation is downtrodden, we should not despair! The greater the illusi...2024-07-0320 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalKnowing God's Plan # 4Was Spinoza’s G-d (so to speak) compatible with Torah?There’s a notion that the people of the book took their studios nature and became doctors. Meaning, the tikkun olam we bring to the world is nothing else than being the most productive and contributing members of an inclusive society that is all embracing to all. As we study tonight, let’s see if anything jumps out to either support or contradict this notion.You work hard and you succeed, true or false?Why are so many committed to Torah study? Why is the christian idea o...2024-06-2636 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalKnowing God's Plan # 3G-d is everywhere you look for Him. The work lies in working past the various curtains that conceal His presence.If G-d were to reveal his infinite Kindness or wisdom we would be overwhelmed. But we finite beings CAN appreciate who and what is not the true G-d, Creator of Heaven and Earth. In doing away with the false gods and ideologies, we discover that G-d is indeed with us in all of our life's experiences, in nature, and in history. 2024-06-2637 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalKnowing God's Plan # 2What are we trying to understand? Darkei Hashgacha, the purpose of history, by extension the purpose of reality, for reality exists to undergo the cycle of historyHence Ramchal begins not with Hashem being the ultimate good/Chok Hatov l’heitiv, but with the situation of man, as that is the center of the structure of world historyOnce we appreciate where man fits in, we can go back and ask ourselves the broader question of why Hashem created man to be the creator of his own perfection.We think of good being a self contained concept. Meaning, there isn’t necessarily anot...2024-06-0537 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalKnowing God's Plan # 1Brief intro to the RamchalChallenge: Rav Hirsch on why philosophical inquiry in the incorporeality of G-d and His unity is a waste of time. Ramchal (See second pg of intro), 3 reasons, 1. Obligation to understand the ways of Hashem 2. To allow us to settle our minds in our faith that all happens for the good etc 3. To appreciate the significance of the mitzvos.Rav Hirsch alludes to the significance of taamei hamitzvos vis vis kabbalahFor the moment, my primary objective is reason # 2. Many of us are advanced in respective fields, and widely read, but what does authentic Torah tradition have to s...2024-05-2330 min
The Biker and The RabbiSelfless Friendship and Embracing ChangeJonathan, King Saul's son, and archrival, King David, made an unlikely pair. In a world of my way or the highway, we'd do well to see how these two great men who were represented two very different paths, supported and loved each other.2023-04-2413 minThe Biker and The RabbiWin Big with ForgivenessKing David had every reason to be bitter, and yet, he managed to see that everything happened for a purpose. With purity of heart, he kept his focus and wasn't bogged down by endless baggage. 2023-04-2416 minThe Biker and The RabbiThe Rocky Path Up the Mt: David and BathshebaWho today can claim to be without character flaws, even serious ones. The key question is what we learn from our failures. Do we deny and obfuscate, or do we face reality and achieve incredible ego-negation and purity of focus.2023-04-2411 minThe Biker and The RabbiPeace of Mind in Turbulent TimesLife's ups and downs can be confusing. At times, we seem unable to maintain our equilibrium. It's almost as if we become a different person when we're challenged by others, or just have a rough day. But King David was able to keep his head in the most fluid and dangerous situations.The key to David's peace of mind was his humility and complete lack of ego --- all based on his pure faith in his Father in Heaven.2023-04-2413 min
STL TorahCastMussar Vaad - Parshas Vayeishev - Rabbi Aver JacobsRabbi Jacobs is the Rav of Kehilas Bais Yisroel in Denver.2022-12-1617 minThe Biker and The RabbiBurning the Midnight Oil: Good Or Bad?David and Goliath: David’s career as Hashem’s warrior is the perfect blend of action and faith. Some sit back and watch Hashem perform miracles, while others act and believe they get the credit. David, on the other hand, acts and at the same time knows that he is but a vessel for the Divine plan. It’s one thing to sit back and appreciate that Hashem runs the world. However, the successful businessman and the mighty warrior have a hard time not seeing themselves as the source of their own successes. Not so David. And as a result...2022-12-1314 minThe Biker and The RabbiHumble Power: David and Goliath #1Some people are born with presence. They command the room. Others, carefully cultivate the persona, skills or knowledge that makes them the most obviously impressive person in the room. The best dressed person, the body builder, sports star, business or political leader, mostly get to where they are by virtue of their being “a somebody". But when the prophet Shmuel fails to identify David from amongst his brothers as worthy of kingship, Hashem tells Shmuel “Man sees the eyes but Hashem sees the heart”. David’s brothers looked impressive, fooling the prophet Shmuel, David, on the other hand, di...2022-11-2912 minThe Biker and The RabbiResponsibility: The Foundation of LeadershipBack to Ego, again, but doesn't that define life?Rabbi explores the next step in the Judah/King David journey, wondering why it is that Yaakov entrusts Benjamin with Yehuda and not Ruben?Responsibility is the foundation for leadership.What makes Judah the most trustworthy son of his father Jacob?It is because he submits his entire being under that responsibility, he becomes the vessel to succeed in the mission he’s entrusted with because he negates himself so powerfully. Jacob can’t bring himself to trust Ruben with the...2022-08-3113 minThe Biker and The RabbiSaving You An Ego TripMr. Biker is impatient, for all the talk about King David, Rabbi insists on focusing first on David's ancestor Yehuda. Why?Rabbi explains how Yehuda's life illustrates that admitting weakness as a form of strengthHumility = Strength. Ego is the enemy, and getting ourselves out of our own way is the David/Yehuda way to incredible success/Kingship.When we uphold the image of our successful self, we can take the high road of Yosef, but sometimes the best and most powerful path forward is to admit that we are in...2022-08-0311 minThe Biker and The RabbiThe Roots of King David's StrengthKing David was one of the greatest leaders of all time, and we can't wait to dig into his life story. But before we start, the rabbi explores where it is that David drew his inspiration. Turns out that King David finds the keys to greatness in the life of his great-grandfather Yehuda. A fact which greatly frustrates our friend the biker.Stay tuned for episode one of season two at the biker and the rabbi. The Topic: The Awesome Power of Ego Negation2022-07-2500 minThe Biker and The RabbiShop Talk: The Biker and the Rabbi #6For the final podcast in their series concentrating on Josef’s life, The Biker starts in his favorite place - the shop - to explain how all of these episodes provide the building blocks to give you the tools for taking on life’s most complicated challenges. The Rabbi brings all the lessons together and shows how Josef, by using the strength of Torah he had within him, was able to weather all the challenges he faced. Now, The Biker and The Rabbi move on to tackle David and Yehuda, and a completely different set of lessons they can teac...2022-05-2412 minThe Biker and The RabbiYogi On The Mountain: The Power of Your Higher Self --The Biker and the Rabbi #5Yogi On The MountainSo The Biker travels to a high mountaintop where he encounters a yogi who is trying to find the higher purpose to life. But after a short discussion, the yogi realizes there is more to life than sitting high above it all, looking for answers. The rabbi helps explain how Josef had to fight hard to reach a point where the answers came, because he could look inside and find strength from all those challenges that prepared him for his future. We too, need to understand how our challenges, and the proper response to...2022-05-0413 min
The Biker and The RabbiWC FIELDSFocus in a bottle. Just when The Biker seems to be minding his own business, he happens upon a carnival barker selling a potion offering anyone who has a credit card and a little less than $100 to spare, a bottle filled with instant focus. Focus could mean the difference between success and failure, yet the carnival barker wants you to believe it comes in a simple bottle. The Biker is skeptical, and with good reason - so with help from The Rabbi, who is able to once again draw upon Josef’s life to explain focus, the two not only...2022-04-2113 minThe Biker and The RabbiBEAR / FREUDA sleeping bear and Freud?This podcast combines the unlikely pair and is a source of complete confusion for The Biker, as he finds himself first in a cave with a hibernating bear, and then, in the company of the famous 19th century father of modern psychiatry, Dr Sigmund Freud. After an all too quick discussion of dreams and what they might mean, The Rabbi comes along to try and put it all into perspective, using the story of Josef and HIS dreams and how they can intersect with anyone’s life. Stage Three allows yo...2022-04-0716 minThe Biker and The RabbiWalterWalter Mitty is the celebrated fictional character who lived his life through a dream world. The Biker bumps into him and they begin a discussion of Walter’s dreams and how he wishes he could live life more like the characters he creates in them, than actually living in the world he’s currently living. It’s a question that of course, intrigues both The Biker and The Rabbi. Fortunately, The Rabbi has some thoughts about those dreams and is further able to expand and clarify by, once again, exploring Josef’s life and how dreams not only caused him to be...2022-03-2413 min
The Biker and The RabbiSISSYPHUSThe Biker opens by talking to Sissyhphus, the legendary character in Greek mythology who’s doomed to an eternity of frustration..But as fruitless as his quest seems on the surface, The Rabbi explains how it’s not what we see. In fact, Sisspyhphus is exactly where he’s supposed to be, doing exactly what he’s supposed to be doing. And we can draw parallels to our own lives, despise what we see that frustrates us. Stage Two is a fascinating thought in how to readjust how you think about where you are, where you want to go - and de...2022-01-2512 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas BreishisHaftorah Parshas Breishis2021-10-0111 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah V’YelechHaftorah V’Yelech2021-09-1010 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalNitzavimNitzavim2021-09-0310 min
Kinyan Hamesechta DenverTaanis 3a #2Kinyan Hamesechta Denver Shuir given at the Denver Community Kollel. Gemara Maseches Taanis Daf 3a #2.2021-08-3012 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Ki SavoHaftorah Parshas Ki Savo 2021-08-2710 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Ki SetzeiHaftorah Parshas Ki Setzei 2021-08-2009 minKinyan Hamesechta DenverTaanis 3aKinyan Hamesechta Denver Shuir given at the Denver Community Kollel. Gemara Maseches Taanis Daf 3a.2021-08-2026 minKinyan Hamesechta DenverTaanis 2b #2Kinyan Hamesechta Denver Shuir given at the Denver Community Kollel. Gemara Maseches Taanis Daf 2B #2.2021-08-2013 minKinyan Hamesechta DenverTaanis 2bKinyan Hamesechta Denver Shuir given at the Denver Community Kollel. Gemara Maseches Taanis Daf 2B.2021-08-1715 minKinyan Hamesechta DenverTaanis 2a/bKinyan Hamesechta Denver Shuir given at the Denver Community Kollel. Gemara Maseches Taanis Daf 2a and 2B.2021-08-1520 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas ShoftimHaftorah Parshas Shoftim2021-08-1308 minKinyan Hamesechta DenverTaanis 2aKinyan Hamesechta Denver Shuir given at the Denver Community Kollel. Gemara Maseches Taanis Daf 2a2021-08-1111 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftora Parshas R'ehHaftora Parshas R'eh2021-08-0609 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas EkavHaftorah Parshas Ekav 2021-07-2911 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas V’EschananHaftorah Parshas V’Eschanan2021-07-2209 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas DevarimHaftorah Parshas Devarim2021-07-1410 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Matos MasseiHaftorah Parshas Matos Massei2021-07-0808 minKinyan Hamesechta DenverTaanis 30a/bKinyan Hamesechta Denver Shuir given at the Denver Community Kollel. Gemara Maseches Taanis Daf 30a and 30B.2021-07-0617 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah PinchasHaftorah Pinchas2021-07-0112 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas BalakHaftorah Parshas Balak2021-06-2409 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas ChukasHaftorah Parshas Chukas 2021-06-1714 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas KorachHaftorah Parshas Korach2021-06-1010 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Shlach with Rabbi Yaakov ZionsHaftorah Parshas Shlach with Rabbi Yaakov Zions2021-06-0309 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah B’haloshchaHaftorah B’haloshcha2021-05-2713 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Naso with R’ ZionsHaftorah Parshas Naso with R’ Zions2021-05-2010 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Bamidbar with R’ Y ZionsHaftorah Parshas Bamidbar with R’ Y Zions2021-05-1313 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Behar/BechukosaiHaftorah Parshas Behar/Bechukosai2021-05-0612 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Emor with R’ Yaakov ZionsHaftorah Parshas Emor with R’ Yaakov Zions2021-04-2912 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Achrei Mos Kedoshim with R' ZionsHaftorah Achrei Mos Kedoshim with R' Zions2021-04-2211 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Tazria Metzorah with R’ ZionsHaftorah Tazria Metzorah2021-04-1512 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Shmini with Rabbi ZionsHaftorah Parshas Shmini with Rabbi Zions2021-04-0814 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Achron Shel Pesach with Rabbi Yaakov ZionsHaftorah Achron Shel Pesach with Rabbi Yaakov Zions2021-04-0106 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah to Shabbos Hagadol with Rabbi ZionsHaftorah to Shabbos Hagadol with Rabbi Zions2021-03-2513 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Vayikra with Rabbi ZionsHaftorah Parshas Vayikra with Rabbi Zions2021-03-1810 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Hachodesh with Rabbi ZionsYechezkel's words seem to contain some to differ from the Torah's.Is that because he's talking about the third Temple?Or can his words be reconciled? 2021-03-1112 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalParshas Ki Sisa: Watery PortalDiscover the unique role of the kiyor, the laver that stood at the entrance of the Tabernacle.2021-03-0505 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalThe Wicked Stone: Haftorah for Parshas Parah with Rabbi Yaakov ZionsHeart of stone or flesh?Two prophets with one message.2021-03-0313 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalTetzaveh/Purim: A Deeper Look at the Parshah with Rabbi SommersTetzaveh/Purim: A Deeper Look at the Parshah with Rabbi Sommers 2021-02-2455 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah Parshas Tetzaveh with Rabbi Yaakov ZionsHaftorah Parshas Tetzaveh with Rabbi Yaakov Zions2021-02-2412 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalParshas Terumah: Maintain PositionsPeople are quick to seek a replacement for a person in a public position when they feel they can do better with someone else. But the matter is not so simple, and the need for sensitivity is of paramount importance. Learn the lesson of the pillars of the Tabernacle.2021-02-1905 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalThe Purim Backstory: Haftorah Parshas ZachorWhy do Yisro and Amalek always show up together?What was Acheshverosh's party really about? 2021-02-1817 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalMaking Space for Hashem: Terumah/ZachorClearing away the thorns to make space for Hashem2021-02-1739 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Rise & Fall of Lot & HagarWhat made Lot and Hagar initially great? What brought about their decline? Tune in and find out!2021-02-1516 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalParshas Mishpatim: Gentle JudgmentMany people view events and people in black and white terms: This is good, or it's bad. In this Thought on the Parsha, Rabbi Fleisher points out that there's a lot more gray than we may realize - even for criminals. 2021-02-1206 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalThe Naturally Golden Heart -- A Deeper Look at Parshas Mishpatim with R' SommersMaimonides debates the value of personal ethics vs. the Divine instruction of the Torah.We need to begin with our natural and human emotions.From there we need to sublimate those feelings to express Hashem's will. 2021-02-1041 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalThe Murderous Palace Intrigue -- Haftorah Parsha ShekalimThe wicked queen Atalya seeks to kill out the entire Davidic dynasty.Yehoyada, the Kohen Gadol and his wife Yehosheva manage to save one young boy. That child grows up to be King Yoash.Will he follow in his patron Yehoyada's footsteps? For a time yes; but with Yehoyada's death he begins to slip into idolatry. Yehoyada's son Zechariah the prophet comes to rebuke the king and is killed -- displaying a horrible lack of gratitude and paving the way for the destruction of the temple and Jerusalem. 2021-02-0915 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalParshas Yisro: True UnityWhat is true unity? Find out in this week's Thought on the Parsha!2021-02-0506 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalThe King and the Prophet -- Haftorah Parshas Yisroבִּשְׁנַת־מוֹת֙ הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ עֻזִּיָּ֔הוּ וָאֶרְאֶ֧ה אֶת־אֲדֹנָ֛י יֹשֵׁ֥ב עַל־כִּסֵּ֖א רָ֣ם וְנִשָּׂ֑א וְשׁוּלָ֖יו מְלֵאִ֥ים אֶת־הַהֵיכָֽל׃In the year that King Uzziah died, I beheld my Lord seated on a high and lofty throne; and the skirts of His robe filled the Temple. שְׂרָפִ֨ים עֹמְדִ֤ים ׀ מִמַּ֙עַל֙ ל֔וֹ שֵׁ֧שׁ כְּנָפַ֛יִם שֵׁ֥שׁ כְּנָפַ֖יִם לְאֶחָ֑ד בִּשְׁתַּ֣יִם ׀ יְכַסֶּ֣ה פָנָ֗יו וּבִשְׁתַּ֛יִם יְכַסֶּ֥ה רַגְלָ֖יו וּבִשְׁתַּ֥יִם יְעוֹפֵֽף׃ Seraphs stood in attendance on Him. Each of them had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his legs, and with two he would fly. וְקָרָ֨א זֶ֤ה אֶל־זֶה֙ וְאָמַ֔ר קָד֧וֹשׁ ׀ קָד֛וֹשׁ קָד֖וֹשׁ יְהוָ֣ה צְבָא֑וֹת מְלֹ֥א כָל־הָאָ֖רֶץ כְּבוֹדֽוֹ׃ And one would call to the other, “Holy, holy, holy! The LORD of Hosts! His presence fills all the earth!” וַיָּנֻ֙עוּ֙ אַמּ֣וֹת הַסִּפִּ֔ים מִקּ֖וֹל הַקּוֹרֵ֑א וְהַבַּ֖יִת יִמָּלֵ֥א עָשָֽׁן׃ The doorposts would shake at the sound of the one who called, and the House kept filling with smoke. וָאֹמַ֞ר אֽוֹי־לִ֣י כִֽי־נִדְמֵ֗יתִי כִּ֣י אִ֤ישׁ טְמֵֽא־שְׂפָתַ֙יִם֙ אָנֹ֔כִי וּבְתוֹךְ֙ עַם־טְמֵ֣א שְׂפָתַ֔יִם אָנֹכִ֖י יוֹשֵׁ֑ב כִּ֗י אֶת־הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ יְהוָ֥ה צְבָא֖וֹת רָא֥וּ עֵינָֽי׃ I cried, “Woe is me; I am lost! For I am a man of unclean lips And I live among a people Of unclean lips; Yet my own eyes have beheld The King LORD of Hosts.” וַיָּ֣עָף אֵלַ֗י אֶחָד֙ מִן־הַשְּׂרָ...2021-02-0418 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalHaftorah BeshalachHaftorah2021-01-2813 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalYaakov Never Dies: Haftarah to Parshas Boהַדָּבָר֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר דִּבֶּ֣ר יְהוָ֔ה אֶֽל־יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ הַנָּבִ֑יא לָב֗וֹא נְבֽוּכַדְרֶאצַּר֙ מֶ֣לֶךְ בָּבֶ֔ל לְהַכּ֖וֹת אֶת־אֶ֥רֶץ מִצְרָֽיִם׃The word which the LORD spoke to the prophet Jeremiah about the coming of King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon to attack the land of Egypt:הַגִּ֤ידוּ בְמִצְרַ֙יִם֙ וְהַשְׁמִ֣יעוּ בְמִגְדּ֔וֹל וְהַשְׁמִ֥יעוּ בְנֹ֖ף וּבְתַחְפַּנְחֵ֑ס אִמְר֗וּ הִתְיַצֵּב֙ וְהָכֵ֣ן לָ֔ךְ כִּֽי־אָכְלָ֥ה חֶ֖רֶב סְבִיבֶֽיךָ׃Declare in Egypt, proclaim in Migdol, Proclaim in Noph and Tahpanhes! Say: Take your posts and stand ready, For the sword has devoured all around you!מַדּ֖וּעַ נִסְחַ֣ף אַבִּירֶ֑יךָ לֹ֣א עָמַ֔ד כִּ֥י יְהוָ֖ה הֲדָפֽוֹ׃Why are your stalwarts swept away? They did not stand firm, For the LORD thrust them down;הִרְבָּ֖ה כּוֹשֵׁ֑ל גַּם־נָפַ֞ל אִ֣ישׁ אֶל־רֵעֵ֗הוּ וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ ק֣וּמָה ׀ וְנָשֻׁ֣בָה אֶל־עַמֵּ֗נוּ וְאֶל־אֶ֙רֶץ֙ מֽוֹלַדְתֵּ֔נוּ מִפְּנֵ֖י חֶ֥רֶב הַיּוֹנָֽה׃He made many stumble, They fell over one another. They said: “Up! let us return to our people, To the land of our birth, Because of the deadly sword.”קָרְא֖וּ שָׁ֑ם פַּרְעֹ֤ה מֶֽלֶךְ־מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ שָׁא֔וֹן הֶעֱבִ֖יר הַמּוֹעֵֽד׃There they called Pharaoh king of Egypt: “Braggart who let the hour go by.”חַי־אָ֙נִי֙ נְאֻם־הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ יְהוָ֥ה צְבָא֖וֹת שְׁמ֑וֹ כִּ֚י כְּתָב֣וֹר בֶּֽהָרִ֔ים וּכְכַרְמֶ֖ל בַּיָּ֥ם יָבֽוֹא׃As I live—declares the King, Whose name is LORD of Hosts— As surely as Tabor is among the mountains And Carmel is by the sea, So shall this...2021-01-2112 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastPharaoh and the Egyptian Crocodile: Haftorah to Parshas V'eira with Rabbi Yaakov Zions.The prophet Yechezkel talks of an Egypt of another era. Was he the the very same Pharoah as in our parshah? Either way, he seems to have the same idolatrous delusions of his own power that the Pharoah of Moshe's time had. He declared. "I have created the Nile."2021-01-1512 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Tower of Bavel & the Dor Haflaga (Generation of he Dispersion): Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #7What were the people who built the Tower of Bavel trying to accomplish? How can a person believe he can "wage war" against G-d? Why did G-d respond by confusing their language and scattering them? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on the latest podcast!2021-01-1324 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastMeasure For Measure. Haftorah to Parshas Shemos with Rabbi Yaakov ZionsIn this week's haftorah, Yeshaya Hanavi reminds the Jewish people of their debt of gratitude to Hashem for the exodus. In addition, the Egyptians were punished measure for measure, and Yeshaya tells the Jews that we too will be repayed measure for measure. What is the process of deciding which haftorah to read on a given week? Join Rabbi Zions for some fascinating background information.2021-01-0811 minKnowing God's Plan: The RamchalMiketzMiketz from the man2021-01-0613 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Generation of the Mabul (Flood): Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #6What attitudes brought the Flood to the world? What was unique about about Noach? What is the significance of the rainbow? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on this podcast!2021-01-0623 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe King's Last Wishes. Haftorah to Parshas V'Yechi with Rabbi Yaakov ZionsThe Parshah tells of Yaakov's Final words to his sons. Many generations later, David commands his young son Shlomo to reward and avenge some of David's friends and enemies.2021-01-0111 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Generation of Enosh & the Rise of Idolatry: Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #5How did idolatry begin? How did it evolve? Why would anyone worship a statue? Why is there such a drive for idolatry, and why doesn't that drive exist today? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this podcast!2020-12-3026 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Two Warring Factions Unite: Haftorah of Parshas V'Yigash with Rabbi ZionsWill the rift ever heal? This week's parshah seemingly closes the chapter on the fight between Yosef and his brothers. But is it truly over? Many generations later, Yosef's descendant Yeravam breaks away forming the northern kingdom. The Haftorah tells of a future time when true and eternal unity will be achieved.2020-12-2411 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastKayin and Hevel: Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #4How could Kayin, a prophet, kill his own brother? What was the real issue that led to the tragic murder? And what does all this have to do with shatnez?2020-12-1727 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastChanukah on a Cruise Ship: The Halachos of Candle Lighting #5 with Rabbi Yosef MelamedTraveling this Chanukah? Does one light in a hotel, train, airplane? Join Rabbi Melamed as he discusses these and other fascinating questions.2020-12-1708 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastOf Kings and Dreams: Haftara of Parshas Mikeitz with Rabbi Yaakov ZionsThis week's haftara is one that is rarely read. It contains the fascinating story of the two mothers and the dead and live child. What is the deeper meaning of this story, and why is it chosen for this week's haftara?2020-12-1713 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Laws of Lighting Candles #4 - Lighting Chanukah Neiros Away from HomeA brief summary of this episode2020-12-1210 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Weekly Haftorah with Rabbi Yaakov Zions - Parshas V'ayeshev/Shabbos ChanukahThe last of the prophets tells us of a menorah of another time and era. Who was Zerubavel? And what was the meaning of Zachariah's vision?2020-12-0910 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastGood Morning Torah World # 4 - The Beauty of the Hebrew Language, and the Torah in Our Hearts: Asher Bachar BanuThe Oral Torah is implanted on the hearts of the Jewish nation. Through peace and the gift of the Hebrew language we can access its treasures.2020-12-0922 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastUnderstanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #3 - Eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and EvilIt is one of the most famous and impactful sins of human history, yet there is so much that is misunderstood about this cataclysmic error. Why did Adam and Eve eat from the Tree? How could they choose to do wrong if they did not yet have an Evil Inclination? Find out these answers and much more in this podcast.2020-12-0822 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Halachos of Candle Lighting #3 with Rabbi Yosef Melamed: Is It a Personal or Home-based Obligation?What exactly is the candle lighting obligation? Is it an obligation that each home have Shabbos candles? Or is an obligation imposed upon every individual? A better understanding of this question will give clarity on several halachic questions.2020-12-0409 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Weekly Haftara with Rabbi Yaakov Zions - Parshas VayishlachThe prophet Ovadiah prophecies about the final showdown between Yaakov and Eisav. Travel through history with Rabbi Zions as he brings this haftara to life. From the First Temple era with King Achav to the twentieth century with General Erwin Rommel of Nazi Germany, the words of Ovadiah inspire and direct.2020-12-0311 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastGood Morning Torah World #3 - Cherish Torah and Merit Life: La'asok Bidivrei TorahEach morning we realize anew that we have the greatest gift in the world — the Torah. The sages instituted this bracha to remind us that Torah is life itself. It’s study contains the answers to all of life’s challenges. This episode will give you a new appreciation for Torah study, and how you can tap into its power each morning with the birchos haTorah.2020-12-0233 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Weekly Haftara with Rabbi Yaakov Zions - Parshas VayetzeiThe prophecies of Hoshea focus on the Northern Kingdom of the Ten Tribes, which split from the Southern Kingdom of Yehudah. Join Rabbi Zions in discovering the historical background of this week's haftara.2020-11-2712 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Halachos of Candle Lighting #2 with Rabbi Yosef MelamedEating or sleeping out for Shabbos? Do you have to light Shabbos candles? With a bracha, or without? Join R' Melamed in discovering the background to these questions,, and get the clarity you need.2020-11-2709 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastUnderstanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #2 - The Shrinking of the MoonYou may have heard the basic story of how the moon was shrunk. But did you ever get into the depths of the story to gain a full and proper understanding? Did you ever wonder about the conversation between G-d and the moon? Or why this whole incident is important? And since when can the moon talk, anyway?2020-11-2731 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastGood Morning Torah World #2 - The Blessing of Asher YatzarThere is tremendous spiritual power in the the human body. Hashem created a miraculous fusion between physical and spiritual, and that is your body. Tap into the power of Asher Yatzar, and transform y our day!2020-11-2536 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Halachos of Candle Lighting #1 with Rabbi Yosef MelamedJoin Rabbi Yosef Melamed for a discussion of the halachos of candle lighting of Shabbos followed by that of Chanukah.2020-11-2106 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastThe Weekly Haftara with Rabbi Yaakov Zions - Parshas ToldosJoin Rabbi Yaakov Zions for an exploration of the weekly haftara and its relationship with the parsha2020-11-2010 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastGood Morning Torah World: Birchos Hashachar (The Morning Brachos)Join Rabbi Moshe Heyman and discover the wellspring of inspiration contained in the brachos we say each morning.2020-11-2025 min
Denver Community Kollel Mile High Torah PodcastUnderstanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah #1 - The Earth Doesn't Follow InstructionsJoin Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher's fascinating new series, Understanding the Sins Discussed in the Torah. From Adam and Eve to the Sin of the Spies, discover a deep understanding and appreciation of how great people made a mistake.2020-11-1221 min
Radio ChavuraThe Jewish Ethics of Public Relations - Denver Community KollelHear the unedited audio from the April 2, 2014 Torah 4 Tycoons business ethics lunch and learn series, presented by the Denver Community Kollel.
The topic was, "In the Eye of the Beholders: The Ethics of Public Relations." The panel was moderated by Daniel Woodrow and featured Rabbi Mordechai Fleisher, senior lecturer, Denver Community Kollel; and Dean Rotbart, co-host of Radio Chavura and Business Unconventional (710 KNUS AM in Denver).
The questions discussed included:
Is it okay to present a front that may be misleading?
What are the ehtics of making contributions to make an impression of generosity...2014-04-061h 02
Radio ChavuraNATIONAL EDITION: Featuring Historian Dr. Jeanne Abrams and JNF Leader Gene KayOn this week’s edition of Radio Chavura, we feature exclusive interviews with two Denverites who will be active participants in the upcoming JNF National Conference, scheduled to be held here in Colorado from October 25th through October 28th.
Our first guest is noted historian Jeanne Abrams. Dr. Abrams – author of the newly published book, Revolutionary Medicine: The Founding Fathers in Sickness and health – will lead an afternoon session on Sunday the 27th, during which she’ll share the amazing and at times harrowing tales of Colorado’s early Jewish Settlers.
After Jeanne, we talk about the Jew...2013-09-3045 min