Shows
Mining The Riches Of The Parsha10@9 God Does Not See Our Sins - July 9, 2025This morning we focus on Bilaam's prophecy that God does not see (or focus on) the sins of Israel. According to Rabbi Zev Leff, there is a distinction between God holding us accountable for our sins while continuing to see our essence as holy and pure. We demonstrate this with a dramatic story about Eliyahu HaNavi (Elijah the Prophet) and why we say he attends every Brit Milah (ritual circumcision). We share an incomparable story of Odeya Fenigstein, about the ability of Israelis today to show goodness and kindness under even the most tragic circumstances.
Michael Whitman is the senior...2025-07-0919 min
Recent Shiurim from Yeshivas Ohr ReuvenRabbi Zev Leff - Individual Responsibility for Keeping the Chain AliveShiur given by Rabbi Zev Leff as a guest speaker in Yeshiva. Introduction by Bezalel Rudinsky. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY. (Slight recording issue in the introduction.)2025-03-2732 min
History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast#147 - The BBC: Biased Broadcasting Corporation - The Insiders View feat. Trevor AssersonIt has long been suspected that the BBC is anti-Israel and employs pro-Palestinian reporters and editors. But how do you prove suspicion? And how far does the betrayal go?
Using objective forensic methodology and scientific analysis, a year long report was created by a team of researchers, spear-headed by Trevor Assesrson, that makes shocking reading and listening.
Post-interview we then spoke to Rabbi Zev Leff, Rabbi Osher Weiss and others, to determine how we should react?
https://asserson.co.uk/assersonreport/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jewish His...2024-12-2650 min
The Ladies TalkshowHelp! I'm So Lost! with Rabbi Zev Leff2024-12-2531 min
Halacha Headlines9/21/24 – Shiur 484 – Ayin Hara – is it a real thing? Should we be concerned? How does it relate to Rosh Hashana and Tashlich?How does Ayin Hara work, and what causes it?
Is there a way to proactively protect yourself from an Ayin Hara?
Is there a basis for the hand that people hang up for good luck, the red string or the blue eye?
Does it help to say “bli ayin hara” and Poo Poo Poo?
Are the services that are for hire to remove Ayin Hara legitimate, and how much do they cost?
Host: Ari Wasserman
with Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron – Maggid Shiur and prolific author – 9:15
with Rabbi Zev Leff – renowned Rav, Posek...2024-09-191h 37
Bais HaVaad on the ParshaTETZAVEH 5784 - Modesty in the Mishkan The Priestly GarmentsPresented By: HaRav Zev LeffQuestions? Comments? We love feedback! Email us at info@baishavaad.org 2024-02-2213 min
Chazaq's Torah TalksCHAZAQ's Torah Talks #128 Rabbi Zev Leff - Handling Times of Difficulty2023-11-1513 min
The OU's Daily Tehillim and Chizuk CallTehillim Call, 10/25/2023, Rabbi Zev Leff2023-11-0100 minThe OU's Daily Tehillim and Chizuk CallTehillim Call, 10/25/2023, Rabbi Zev Leff2023-11-0100 minMining The Riches Of The Parsha10@9 "We" Stand Before God - September 8, 2023This morning we discuss opening of our Torah Portion (Nitzavim-VaYeilech) and the reasoning behind Rashi's apparently sunny explanation. We quote Rabbi Zev Leff, Hillel in Pirkei Avot, and draw a critical message about Rosh Hashana from Elisha and his Shunamite host.
Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship.
Rabbi Whitman...2023-09-0824 min
Prism of TorahMatos-Masei: Be aware: you are being watchedHave you ever wondered about the true power of your actions? Let's explore the fascinating way the tribes requested Moshe Rabeinu about living on the other side of the Jordan River. Referencing the wisdom of Rav Zev Leff Shlita, we'll discuss their peculiar approach and the risk of misunderstanding it carries. This conversation sheds light on the idea of "vehiyusaim nekiyeim" - being clean and being seen favorably in the eyes of others.
Moving forward, let's examine the profound impact our actions can have on others. We'll explore this concept through the lens of...2023-07-1316 min
Archive Prism of TorahMatos Masei Be aware you are being watchedMatos-Masei: Be aware: you are being watched.Have you ever wondered about the true power of your actions? Let's explore the fascinating way the tribes requested Moshe Rabeinu about living on the other side of the Jordan River. Referencing the wisdom of Rav Zev Leff Shlita, we'll discuss their peculiar approach and the risk of misunderstanding it carries. This conversation sheds light on the idea of "vehiyusaim nekiyeim" - being clean and being seen favorably in the eyes of others.Moving forward, let's examine the profound impact our actions...2023-07-1216 min
Parsha with Rabbi David BibiBEHAR - Valuing Whats Important 5783An amazing story from Rabbi Zev Leff which makes us rethink what is important in life after reading the Ohr HaChaim on
אֶ֨ת־כַּסְפְּךָ֔ לֹֽא־תִתֵּ֥ן ל֖וֹ בְּנֶ֑שֶׁךְ וּבְמַרְבִּ֖ית לֹא־תִתֵּ֥ן אׇכְלֶֽךָ׃
Do not lend your money at advance interest, nor give your food at accrued interest.
The Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh: 'You shall not give him your money upon interest;' Here the Torah explains what the words נשך ומרבית are all about; they darken the divine light G'd provides. The word את כספך refers to the material things man yearns for in this world believing them to be of real value though their value is totally illusory. לא תתן לו בנשך When man fulfils his animalistic instincts and thereby tries to gratify...2023-05-1008 min
Shiurei Yeshurun - Rabbi Zev CohenRav Zev Leff - Understanding the Current Situation in Eretz Yisroel2023-05-0950 min
Beth Jacob AtlantaFinal Monday Night Class! The Ten - Commandments #10, "Don't Covet" with Rabbi Zev LeffFinal Monday Night Class! The Ten - Commandments #10, "Don't Covet" with Rabbi Zev Leff by Congregation Beth Jacob2023-03-0141 min
CZE ShiurimRabbi Zev Leff on TefillahRabbi Zef Leff on Tefillah2022-08-2846 min
Meaningful PeopleThe Story of Rabbi Zev Leff - Moshav MatisyahuThe Story of Rabbi Zev Leff - Moshav Matisyahu | Meaningful People #75 Rabbi Zev Leff is one of Israel’s most popular Torah educators. He is the Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu, a small religious community located in central Israel. Rabbi Leff was born in the Bronx, where he attended public school before his family relocated to Miami, where he enrolled in a conservative school before subsequently transferring to a yeshiva. He received semicha from the Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland Ohio, where he studied under Rav Mordechai Gifter. He married Rivkah Minkoff of Ellenville, New York. During a Pe...2022-03-121h 21
Halacha Headlines11/13/21 – Shiur 345 – Should wives be submissive and subservient to their husbands?Is the “surrendered wife” a Torah-concept? Why should the wife surrender, and not the husband? Is “extreme-giving” normal and healthy? What should Kallah teachers be teaching? Should the husband or the wife make the financial decision when there’s a disagreement? Should a wife say anything when the husband is making bad decisions?***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Zev Leff – Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu – 12:42with Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier – veteran mechanech, relationships expert and author – 37:20with Mrs. Elisheva Liss – Licensed...2021-11-122h 21Halacha Headlines10/23/21 – Shiur 342 – Dress Code and Tznius Enforcement in Girls’ SchoolsWhat are the basic halachic requirements for tznius? Do tznius chumros imbue the girls with kedusha or cause rebellion? What’s the long-term impact when a dress code is strictly enforced? Does it only affect the struggling girls, or everyone? Do modern schools also have enforcement issues? Are there ways to improve? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayimwith Rabbi Yitzchok Berkowitz – Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah – 9:58with Rabbi Zev Leff – Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu – 30:04with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz – Senior Lecturer at Yeshi...2021-10-222h 48Halacha Headlines4/17/21 – Shiur 318 – How has Rabbanus (being a shul Rabbi) changed over the past 40+ years?What are the strangest shaylos a shul Rav is asked? What about 40+ years ago? What are the greatest challenges and difficulties encountered by a shul Rav? How have things changed? What’s most enjoyable, and what’s the least enjoyable? What are congregants struggling with the most today?***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayimwith Rabbi Berel Wein – Rabbi of Beit Knesset Hanassi, Yerushalayim – 7:59with Rabbi Zev Leff – Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu – 39:39with Rabbi Gershon Bess – Rabbi of Cong. Kehilas Yaakov, Los An...2021-04-161h 47
Open Book with Eitan and ItaiHeretics, Skeptics, and Magic, with Rabbi Shmuel "Shmuli" Phillips, Author of Judaism Reclaimed: Episode 8aRabbi Shmuli Phillips has spent almost two decades in yeshiva and kollel, and has managed to pick up a law degree during that time from the University of London. He's best known for his groundbreaking book, Judaism Reclaimed, which has been a massive success. Judaism Reclaims "takes back" Judaism from Academic Critics, and also reintroduces the Maimodean viewpoint, one that favors Rationality over Mysticism, to a Jewish world that has larger lost touch with it. With ascamas (approbations) from the likes of Rabbi Zev Leff and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ZTz"L, Shmuli Phillips debut work has been called "Scholarly...2021-04-1149 min
Daily Drop of TorahWhat is the Mizrachi Movement?What is the ‘Mizrachi’ Movement regarding the State of Israel? Torah heard from Rabbi Zev Leff.2021-01-1502 minDaily Drop of TorahIsrael Opinions with Non-Torah LensOpinions on Israel from a non-Torah lens, as sourced through Rabbi Zev Leff.2021-01-1302 minDaily Drop of TorahCounters to Anti-Israel Torah Sources^^Counter Arguments to Torah Sources and Religious Views against the State of Israel. Sources from Rabbi Yitzhak Breitowitz and Rabbi Zev Leff.2021-01-0502 min
Beth Jacob Atlanta19 Blessings #2 - Rabbi Zev Leff on Mechaye HaMeisim19 Blessings #2 - Rabbi Zev Leff on Mechaye HaMeisim by Congregation Beth Jacob2020-11-1631 min
Bring Them Home - Israel Jewish AliyahWhere is the religious Aliyah from the West?In this episode we read a section from Rav Zev Leff where he asks this critically important question! Please visit our website at: IsraelTorah.org and our inspirational video series (including words of Chizuk from Rav Leff) at YouTube.com/IsraelTorah--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joshua-wander/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-wander/support2020-06-2922 min
The Rabbi Orlofsky Show48: Day of ContrastsWe can find meaning in Tisha B'Av by reflecting on our experiences among Galus and Geula.Show Notes:• The kinna Rabbi Orlofsky sings is Kinna #32 (Ashkenaz)• Rabbi Orlofsky's 10-part series on Kinnot: rabbiorlofsky.com/kinnos• Rabbi Zev Leff's Tisha B'Av program livestream: bit.ly/rabbileff-live-2019• Har Nof program livestream: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/post?id=40283Links:• ⬇️ Download the audio for this episode from rabbiorlofsky.com/podcast• 📅 For event schedule visit rabbiorlofsky.com/events• ✉️ Send feedback to Rabbi Orlofsky at rabb...2019-08-1130 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on Shalom Bayit Between Parents & ChildrenCan parents and their children be buddies? Today I am speaking with Rabbi Zev Leff on Shalom Bayit between parents and children.2018-10-2400 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on Shalom Bayit Between Parents & ChildrenCan parents and their children be buddies? Today I am speaking with Rabbi Zev Leff on Shalom Bayit between parents and children.2018-10-2408 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on Shalom BayitIt's a challenge for every husband and wife to raise their children. Let's learn how to do it well.2018-05-0909 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on Shalom BayitIt's a challenge for every husband and wife to raise their children. Let's learn how to do it well.2018-05-0900 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on The Dynamic Life of Yakov AvinuRabbi Zev Leff, the popular lecturer, and leader of the community Moshav Matityahu joins us today to deepen our understanding of the dynamic life of Yakov Avinu.2017-11-2910 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on The Dynamic Life of Yakov AvinuRabbi Zev Leff, the popular lecturer, and leader of the community Moshav Matityahu joins us today to deepen our understanding of the dynamic life of Yakov Avinu.2017-11-2900 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on Rosh HashanahOur “Painless” Day of Judgment
Rabbi Zev Leff on the essentials of Rosh Hashanah2017-09-1910 min
At Home in JerusalemRabbi Zev Leff on Rosh HashanahOur “Painless” Day of Judgment
Rabbi Zev Leff on the essentials of Rosh Hashanah2017-09-1900 min