Episodes

  • Impurity and Unfathomable Mitzvos (#159)

    Impurity and Unfathomable Mitzvos (#159)
    Mar 11 2025
    Not all mitzvos made sense to us. When it comes to the sprawling laws of purity and impurity, we are basically clueless. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation […]
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    38 mins
  • Kosher Animals and Their Derivatives (154, 156-7, 471)

    Kosher Animals and Their Derivatives (154, 156-7, 471)
    Mar 6 2025
    Eating certain animals are harmful for your body and for your soul. It is wise to obey the Torah’s guidance. You are what you eat – make sure you eat good to be good. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    48 mins
  • Kosher Signs (#153, 155, 158, 470)

    Kosher Signs (#153, 155, 158, 470)
    Jan 13 2025
    Some animals, birds, grasshoppers, and fish are kosher, some are not kosher. How do we know which animals are kosher and which are not? For that we have signs. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to TORCH: Please consider […]
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    34 mins
  • Priestly Decorum (#149-152)

    Priestly Decorum (#149-152)
    Jan 6 2025
    priests are held to a higher standard. Clergymen are not like everyone else. Especially while working in the Temple/ Tabernacle. They must be on a much more elevated and dignified plane. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to […]
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    33 mins
  • Consuming Blood (#148)

    Consuming Blood (#148)
    May 29 2024
    Most of us are not tempted to taste blood. We find it repugnant and revolting. Nevertheless, in seven different verses, the Torah bans the consumption of blood. We must look elsewhere for our protein and iron. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    20 mins
  • Forbidden Fats (#147) + Annual Fundraising Drive

    Forbidden Fats (#147) + Annual Fundraising Drive
    Mar 22 2024
    TORCH Fundraiser — support the Mitzvah Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the Mitzvah Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Click and donate to support the Mitzvah Podcast […]
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    38 mins
  • Impure Sacrifices (#145-6, 167) + TORCH Fundraiser

    Impure Sacrifices (#145-6, 167) + TORCH Fundraiser
    Mar 12 2024
    TORCH Fundraiser — support the Mitzvah Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the Mitzvah Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Click and donate to support the Mitzvah Podcast […]
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    49 mins
  • Piggul (#144)

    Piggul (#144)
    Feb 28 2024
    Our thoughts matter. This is especially true when it comes to sacrifices. The thoughts of those who are processing the sacrifices must be aligned with the protocols of the sacrifices. Or else, they are rejected – they are Piggul. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
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    26 mins