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TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 23 | Special Episode | Transforming Negative Character Traits Into Spiritual LightWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-12-1429 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 22 | The Mitzvah to Light the Menorah on ChanukahWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-12-0635 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 21 | Do Not Stand Idle While a Jew's Blood is Being SpilledWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-11-2932 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 20 | The Mitzvah to Feel the Pain of Your Fellow JewWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-11-1533 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 19 | The Mitzvah of PrayerWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-06-1433 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 18 | The Mitzvah to Study TorahWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-05-2338 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 17 | The Mitzvah to Love Your Fellow JewThe Mitzvah to Love Your Fellow Jew: ואהבת לרעך כמוךIn this episode we will cover the basics of this Mitzvah - and also tackle the following questions:How can you make me love someone? What if I can’t stand them?How can I love someone who wrongs me?How can I love someone who sins and is a bad person?We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of e2023-05-1737 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 16 | The Mitzvah of Counting the OmerWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-05-0340 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 15 | The Prohibition of Chometz on PassoverHave you ever wondered why the Torah prohibits leavened bread and all Chometz items on Pesach?Why does this prohibition seem so intense, with many rules about getting rid of chometz and avoiding even a small amount? Why is there a Mitzvah to burn the Chometz before Passover? Why is it even forbidden to have chometz in my possession, even if I won't touch it! We've learned how positive Mitzvos have a lot of depth and meaning beneath the surface. Listen to this episode and discover how...2023-03-2835 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 14 | The Mitzvah to Say the Story of the Exodus by the Passover SederWhy is it so important to say the story of the exodus every single year - we all know it already! Why is remembering the exodus such a reoccuring theme in Judaism? It seems like every other Mitzvah is done "as a remembrance of the the exodus from Egypt!"What are we REALLY doing on Seder night...We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-03-1544 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 13 | Can / Should a Woman Do a Mitzvah She Is Not Obligated To Do?We've established that there are several Mitzvos that women are not obligated to do. What if a women wants to do them anyway, as "Extra Credit?" Is this encouraged, discouraged, or somewhere in between?We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-02-281h 08
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 12 | Why Women Have Different Mitzvah ObligationsWhy women are exempt from certain Mitzvos Does a women being exempt from certain Mitzvos reflect a discriminatory attitude of the Torah against women? Exploring the Spiritual identity and goals of Jewish women. The Torah's view on Feminism.In this episode we get to the heart of the issue and reach the conclusion of understanding why women are exempt from certain Mitzvos. This is a continuation of the topic that we begin in Episode 10 and 11. It is recommended that the listener first listen to Ep. 10 &11 before 12. However, if you cannot listen to...2023-02-2255 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 11 | The Spiritual Mission of WomenExploring the Spiritual identity and goals of Jewish women. Does the Torah view men and women as equal? The Torah's view on Feminism.We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-02-1445 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 10 | Which Mitzvos Are Women Exempt From?Addressing Melissa's question: Why are some Mitzvos only for men?! Which Mitzvos are women exempt from? We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-02-0739 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 9 | Tefillin (Part Two)Learn about deeper mystical ideas of how wearing tefillin affects it's wearer and what it represents.ACTION PLAN: How to obtain Kosher Tefillin and wear them properly.PLUS: Melissa's question - Why are Tefillin only a man's Mitzvah? Why aren't women obligated as well?!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-02-0123 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 8 | Tefillin (Part One)What am I really doing when I put on Tefillin?The unique reason for the Mitzvah of Tefillin and why it is unlike any other Mitzvah.Bonus: How to not put on Tefillin like a monkey!Learn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Tefillin from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and upgrades your relationship with Hashem. Every day!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses...2023-01-2534 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 7 | Mezuzah (Part Three) Action Plan!How to obtain a Kosher MezuzaWhich doors require a Mezuza? Which don't?How to hang up a MezuzaLearn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Mezuza from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and upgrades your relationship with Hashem. Every day!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-01-1815 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 6 | Mezuzah (Part Two)Why does a Mezuzah need to be Kosher? Why can't I just print one?How does the Mezuzah actually offer "protection?"Learn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Mezuza from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and upgrades your relationship with Hashem. Every day!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2023-01-1146 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 5 | Mezuzah (Part One)Is Mezuzah a "one and done" Mitzvah that is over after I put one on my door? What is the deeper reason for this Mitzvah?Does mezuzah give some kind of physical protection to your home?Learn how YOU can transform the Mitzvah of Mezuza from a something many people perceive as a symbolic Jewish ritual to something that brings meaning to your day and upgrades your relationship with Hashem. Every day!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses i...2023-01-0443 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 4 | How Mitzvos Can Transform Your Life!Why is it important to connect to Mitzvos on a deeper level? Why isn't this topic commonly discussed in Jewish life? Learn about how exploring this topic and finding your personal connection to Mitzvos will transform your life into one of joy and meaning. Guaranteed:-)We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-12-2843 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 3 | Mitzvah vs. Good DeedWhat is a Mitzvah? Why can’t I just be a good person? - Doesn’t God just want me to be a good person? What is the difference - if any - between a Mitzvah and a Good Deed? What do I do if my society looks at a particular Mitzvah as immoral or unkind? Why did the Rabbis create "new" Mitzvos? Can't I just do the ones written in the Torah?We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com 2022-12-2146 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 2 | Why Did God Give Us (so many!) Mitzvos?Why did Hashem give us Mitzvos? Why did Hashem give us sooo many Mitzvos?Why is it important to do a Mitzvah in a precise halachic way?Is there a reward for Mitzvos? What is the reward? When do we get it? Is reward supposed to be our motivator to do Mitzvos? (Because if it is.... it doesn't seem to be working!) All this, and much more, in this important episode as we lay the foundation of what Mitzvos are and why we have them, before we dive into specific Mitzvos in future episodes! 2022-12-1439 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEp. 1 | Introduction to the Meaningful Mitzvah Podcast with Rabbi Menashe Uhr, Shlomi & MelissaIn this episode you'll get to know Rabbi Uhr, Shlomi, & Melissa, and learn more about the format of this podcast and what our goals are. We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-12-0715 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastImportant Podcast Update - Exciting Changes Coming Dec. 6th! (Rebranding Alert)Miss these podcasts? I miss them too! My apologies for not keeping you updated sooner - listen to this 3 minute message for the update, and tune in here on Dec. 6th to this channel for the all new TorahTalk Mitzvah Podcast! A personal message from Rabbi Menashe UhrWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-12-0103 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastV'zos Habracha / Simchas Torah - Dance With Your DeficienciesWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-10-1424 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastSukkos / Haazinu - It's Time to Party!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-10-0724 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastVayeilech - Hurricane Torah (with special guests, see description)Enjoy this special edition of the TorahTalk Parsha Podcast with special guests who share powerful ideas on this week's Torah portion, Vayeilech, as well as other themes related to the High Holidays. This special compilation of Torah is brought to you by the Jacksonville Kollel, featuring Rabbi Yosef Chaim Cohen, Rabbi Sammy Kahn, Rabbi Menashe Uhr, and Rachelli Fisch. It was originally recorded in video format to provide an extra Torah learning opportunity during Hurricane Ian which is currently passing through Northeast Florida. (9/29/22) Learn more about the Jacksonville Kollel at jacksonvillekollel.com We want...2022-09-3033 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastNitzavim - 613 Easy MitzvosWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-09-2230 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastKi Savo - Epic Jewish VibesWhat does it mean to be grateful to God? How can we "thank" God? Living a Torah lifestyle is awesome and thrilling and exhilarating and stirring and rousing and stimulating and intoxicating and electrifying and invigorating and moving and inspiring and gripping and fun and happy and exciting and energizing and compelling and sensational and powerful and mind-blowing! If this is not your perspective - tune in to learn why it should be!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to Mi...2022-09-1524 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastKi Seitzei - Vodka & HerringWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-09-0828 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastShoftim - Our War of AttritionWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-09-0131 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastRe'eh - One Nation Under GodHow could Moshe present a compelling case for the Jewish people to choose a life of spirituality over physical pleasure, if Moshe himself never experiences the pleasures of this world? If he has only seen one side of the coin how can he tell us which side is better?!How can one swim upstream by following the way of the Torah when most people around us are living lifestyles that contradict the way of Hashem?Why does the fact that we are children of Hashem require us to respect the sanctity of our bodies and...2022-08-2432 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastVa'eschanan - Heart & SoulWelcome to one of the most powerful Torah portions in the Torah! What are the 4 conditions of proper prayer? Is there a best time to pray? When is that?! Do Jews care what non Jews think of us? Why or why not? What is Moshe's guarantee of how a Jew can return to God even in the depth of a painful exile, and even when one feels so spiritually distant? How can we avoid the hardships of our time, and the pain and tragedy before the coming of Moshiach? ...2022-08-1040 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastDevarim - Justice for JudgesWelcome to the 5th book of the Torah! Why all the repeated information? Does the Torah really need to be summarized at the end?How should one rebuke a fellow Jew who has sinned? Or more importantly.... how should one NOT rebuke a fellow Jew....After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, there was some discussion about how to ensure the safety of Supreme Court Justices, some of whom were being threatened with death. What protection is provided to a Jewish judge in the land of Israel? All this and m...2022-08-0427 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastMattos - Clean Pots & Clean SoulsWhy is a promise such a big deal in Judiasm? Why was Moshe upset the the Jewish army failed to kill the women of Midyan? How did the Jewish people receive forgiveness for their terrible sin of sinning with the women of Midyan? What lessons can we learn from this story in how we can to Teshuva, and repent from our sins and become closer to Hashem?Listen to a mind-blowing perspective on an alternative way to understand the topic in the parsha about Kosher pots and utensils that will leave you wowed at the d...2022-07-2835 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastPinchas - Spiritual SaviorsHow can we help inspire Jews who are feeling disconnected? Is the spiritual connection of our fellow Jews our "problem?' If yes, what is our responsibilities? Am I supposed to make sure someone else follows the Torah? What do I see to someone I meet who is clearly violating the Torah's commandments? Am I supposed to be like Pinchas? Do I need to get involved? All this and more in this week's TorahTalk Parsha Podcast!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com 2022-07-2041 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastBalak - You Can Change People!Magical angels. Talking Donkeys. Manipulated blessings. This week's Torah portion is packed with strange and mysterious phenomena. How do we make sense of it all?What gives someone the power to bless - or curse - and for that to be fulfilled? Can it happen in 2022? Can I myself tap into these powers? (Hint: Yes. Tune in and I'll tell you how!)All this and more in this week's TorahTalk Parsha Podcast! We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions wi...2022-07-1430 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastChukas - Mysterious MitzvosWhy does God give us Mitzvos that seem to make no sense? Why did the Jews complain so much?Why did God cure illness by telling Moshe to hang a copper serpent on a stick and have people look at it (the symbol still used today on ambulances around the world!) - how does this magical symbol heal? What's the real message here?!All this and more in this weeks TorahTalk Parsha Podcast!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Q...2022-07-0724 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastKorach - Sincere SinnersDid you ever experience something that made you feel God's presence in your life? Did you ever experience something that made you feel that God's presence was clearly not in your life? Do we have the power to choose to change feelings of distance from God to feelings of closeness to Him?Parshas Korach talks about the rebellion against Moshe and Ahron instigated by Korach. Some say Korach's uprising was triggered by a sincere desire to serve God - Korach was jealous that he wasn't given the position that Ahron had, to serve Hashem i...2022-06-3021 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastShelach - Unbelievable BeliefIn this week's Torah portion the sin of the spies is recorded. The spies, who went to scout out the land of Israel and came back with a report that was brutally honest - were severely punished for their report!What was wrong with what they said, if they told the truth about what they found? What was the sin of the Jewish people that made them deserve the ultimate punishment - 40 years of wandering through the desert followed by an untimely death without the opportunity to enter the land of Israel!?Is it possible...2022-06-2332 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastBeha'aloscha - God's GuidanceWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-06-1747 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastNaso - Why YOU MatterWhat is my Judaism worth if there are so many other Jews doing the same thing as me - and even many other Jews who are doing it better than me!?Join us for some powerful perspectives on the significance in the eyes of Hashem of each person's spiritual connection, and the unique flavor we each bring to our Judaism!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-06-0831 minTorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastBamidbar - Every Jew Matters!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-06-0227 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastBechukosai - Small Steps & Big BlessingOne Small Step for Man, One Giant Step for God. In Judaism, we believe it's the small spiritual battles that brings about the most amazing results - or the most horrific consequences. This week's Torah portion lays out Gods ultimatum - follow the ways of the Torah, and receive incredible blessing, or scorn the Torah and fail to fulfil the Mitzvot, which will bring terrible curses on the Jewish people. Tune into this week's podcast as we try to pinpoint what we can focus on that will lead to the blessings, and what to avoid so...2022-05-2538 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastBehar - Fabulous FarmersWe want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-05-1729 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastEmor - Religious Zealots, Explained.Why are you so stringent and intense? Why can't you just chill a little! Do you real think God cares if you switch it up a little? Do you really think it bothers God if I add my own flavor to my Jewish practice? Tune into this week's Parsha Podcast as we tackle the topic of religious zealots, and try to understand why all the fine details are such a big deal when it comes to the way we practice Judaism. We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to...2022-05-1121 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastKedoshim - Spiritual ExerciseJoin me as we pay tribute to the soldiers who died in defense of the Jewish people on this Yom Hazikaron, and hear a powerful message from Rav Zecharia Wallerstein ZT”L recently passed away yesterday on how me should process the death of a righteous person. Then we’ll jump into an action packed parsha with so many incredible and relevant messages.Join the Spiritual Weight Loss Challenge with guaranteed results or your money back!:-) Learn about a whole new way of doing exercise - one that will make you a better and holier Jew! 2022-05-0432 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastAchrei Mos - The Goat That Won The LotteryThis week we explore the world of two goats who had a unique mission to carry out on behalf of the Jewish people. Discover why the goat who "lost" the lottery was really a winner, and join us as we try to understand why the lucky / unlucky goat needed to die such a gruesome death.We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special episode for listener feedback at the end of each topic.2022-04-2736 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastPesach - What's the Big Deal?Due to Pesach, there is no regular Parsha this coming Shabbos. Join me for a special edition of TorahTalk as we dive into why Jews make such a big deal about Pesach! Why does Pesach seem to have a special significance from amongst the Jewish holidays?What is it about Pesach that makes it one of the most celebrated holidays amongst Jews off all backgrounds? Why does it need to involve so much preparation!?All this and more in this special Pesach version of TorahTalk!We want to here fr...2022-04-1332 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastMetzora - The Butterfly AffectListen to a fascinating presentation on how the Butterfly Affect, based on scientific research of Edward Norton Lorenz, teaches us a powerful lesson about the power of our speech. Discover the essence of what the spiritual affliction of Tzaraas is - and what it isn't (hint: it's not leprosy).Learn about the Torah's lessons on how we should treat one another, and the "therapy" for someone who slanders others out of haughtiness. Hear about the power of praying to Hashem on behalf of our fellow Jew who is struggling spiritually. All in this we...2022-04-0529 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastTazria - Does the Torah Discriminate Against Women?!What is the mysterious force of impurity called Tumah, and how and why does it contaminate people? When a women goes through pregnancy and childbirth, she is partnering with God in the Devine process of creating, nurturing, protecting, and delivering a new baby. This is one of the most special Mitzvos in the Torah and a powerful journey of spirituality. How do we understand why this woman will become impure / Tamei when she finally completes this amazing journey and delivers the baby?! And last but not least... why is the mother of a newborn impure fo...2022-03-3033 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastShemini - Why Keep Kosher?Why did Nadav and Avihu deserve to die? Why did Moshe consider them to be greater than him and Ahron? Join me as I explore the death of Nadav and Avihu, and the similarities between their death and the death of the great Torah scholar, Harav Chaim Kanievsky Z"tl who passed away this past week in Bnei Brak, Israel - and get a small glimpse of Rav Chaim's mind-blowing righteousness and dedication to Torah learning. Why are some animals Kosher and some are not? How does God 'choose' which animals to allow us to eat...2022-03-2329 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastTzav - Why Does God Want Us to Kill Animals?!Why does the process of bringing a sacrifice need to involve killing an animal? Last week we discussed the deeper significance of a Korban, and offered some perspectives on what is really going on throughout the process, and how a Korban brings us closer to Hashem. That's all nice and dandy - but why must an animal die to make that happen? What did the animal do wrong? We don't shy away from hard questions. Tune in to this week's TorahTalk Parsha Podcast on Parshas Tzav as we dive into this important - but c...2022-03-1637 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastVayikra - Sacred Sacrifices, Simplified.The book of Vayikra is when we finally get to put the Mishkan into action. We're out of Egypt, we've become our own nation, and we've built the Mishkan - now it's time to use it in the service of God. How do we do that? By slaughtering animals. Wait, what? Why is that the way to serve Hashem? What's the point? What's the benefit? And if there is a benefit, how do we replace that in the absence of the Temple? Why should we even things topics that seem so irrelevant to modern day Jewish living?2022-03-1035 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastPekudei - Pursuing PerfectionWelcome to the grand finale of the Book of Exodus! Speaking of which - why does the half of the Book of Exodus have nothing to do with the redemption?!Discover a powerful strategy for self-improvement that we learn from the Mishkan, and a fascinating method for striving towards Teshuva that doesn't even involve refraining from sin (!!)Learn about the significance of the level of enthusiasm we demonstrate when performing a mitzvah, and practical ways to increase it!All this and much more in this week's TorahTalk Parsha Podcast on parshas Pe...2022-03-0236 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastVayakhel - Where is your Betzalel?Listen to the story about the TorahTalk class which delayed a Jetblue flight!Learn about what makes our evil inclination go into "beast mode."Hear the mind-blowing response of a Rabbi who was raising money for his institution when someone sabotaged his entire campaign - and the inspiring lesson he learned from Betzalel, who built the Mishkan. Join us as we take one of the most technical and seemingly irrelevant Torah portions in the Torah and find meaningful lessons we can use to improve our Jewish life! We wan...2022-02-2332 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastKi Sissa - A Half Shekel & A Whole ShabbosDid you ever try donating money to a nice Jewish cause, only to be told that your donation has been rejected because it exceeded the maximum allowed donation amount?! Never happened, right? It happened in this week's Torah portion - Ki Sissa! Tune into this week's podcast to learn why, and understand the deeper meaning behind the seemingly trivial half shekel fundraising campaign. What does it mean to truly disconnect on the holy day of Shabbat, and how can we leave the hustle and bustle of our lives out of our actions, conversations, and even our th...2022-02-1640 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastTetzaveh - You Are What Your Wear!What is the Torah's view on style and designer clothing? How does your wardrobe affect your productivity? Listen to a fascinating phycological study reported by CBS News, and how the ancient wisdom of the Torah predicted it thousands of years ago! What is your unique talent and hobbies, and why did God give them to you? All this and more in this weeks TorahTalk Parsha Podcast!We want to here from you! Send in your questions or comments by going to MitzvahPodcast.com Questions will be addresses in a special epi...2022-02-0934 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastTerumah - Unity and LoveWhy are there Mitzvos that only a man can fulfill? Why are there Mitzvos that only a women can fulfill - or a Kohen, Levi, or Yisroel! Shouldn't we all have the ability to do any Mitzvah we choose, and use it as a means for connecting with God and becoming better people? Trillions of dollars are spent around the world on the industries that service love and relationships. Why is love such a powerful emotion, and what is Judaism's perspective on the ultimate purpose of love in our world? (Hint, there are 3 types of love!)2022-02-0235 min
TorahTalk Meaningful Mitzvah PodcastMishpatim - Escaping our SlaveryDoes Judaism allow slavery? In this episode we'll explore why the biblical concept of Jewish slavery is not what you might have thought, and why the very first Mitzvah after the giving of the 10 commandments was the intricate laws of slave ownership. What are you enslaved to? Thankfully we aren't enslaved to others, but are we enslaved to ourselves? How can we leave it all behind and change the trajectory of our Jewish connection when it seems so difficult to break free of the bad habits we've become so addicted to, and turn over a new leaf - l...2022-01-2636 min