Episodes

  • The Pariah Messiah

    The Pariah Messiah
    Apr 13 2026
    The Talmud describes Messiah as a Metzora (one stricken with tzaraas) bandaging his bandages outside of the gates of Rome. Why is the messiah described as an outcast, as a leper, ostracized from society? Why is Messiah hanging out in Rome, of all places? Shouldn’t he be in a location more associated with our people? Shouldn’t […]
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    47 mins
  • The Secret Passover Opportunity you Mustn’t Pass-Over

    The Secret Passover Opportunity you Mustn’t Pass-Over
    Mar 30 2026
    The 2026 annual TORCH fundraiser is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is doubled at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is matched at giveTORCH.org Please support TORCH and the TORCH Podcasts with a generous contribution right now at giveTORCH.org. Give what you can give at giveTORCH.org and ensure that the TORCH Podcasts and the other great […]
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    58 mins
  • Shema: Achieving Supremacy Over the Angels + TORCH 2026 Campaign Appeal

    Shema: Achieving Supremacy Over the Angels + TORCH 2026 Campaign Appeal
    Mar 23 2026
    The 2026 annual TORCH fundraiser is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is doubled at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is matched at giveTORCH.org Please support TORCH and the Parsha Podcast with a generous contribution right now at giveTORCH.org. Give what you can give at giveTORCH.org and ensure that the Parsha Podcast and the other great […]
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    56 mins
  • How to Conquer the Anger Impulse + TORCH Fundraiser 2026

    How to Conquer the Anger Impulse + TORCH Fundraiser 2026
    Mar 16 2026
    The 2026 annual TORCH fundraiser is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is doubled at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is matched at giveTORCH.org Please support TORCH and the Parsha Podcast with a generous contribution right now at giveTORCH.org. Give what you can give at giveTORCH.org and ensure that the Parsha Podcast and the other great […]
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    46 mins
  • Laver of Love + 2026 TORCH Fundraiser

    Laver of Love + 2026 TORCH Fundraiser
    Mar 15 2026
    The 2026 annual TORCH fundraiser is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is doubled at giveTORCH.org. Every donation is matched at giveTORCH.org Please support TORCH and the This Jewish Life Podcast with a generous contribution right now at giveTORCH.org. Give what you can give at giveTORCH.org and ensure that the This Jewish Life Podcast […]
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    48 mins
  • Three Levels of Eradicating Evil (Purim is the Highest)

    Three Levels of Eradicating Evil (Purim is the Highest)
    Mar 1 2026
    Everyone loves the festival of Purim. What’s not to love about it? You get dressed up. You make noise when they say Haman. You give gifts to the poor and foodstuffs to your friends. It’s the one time a year you can drink guiltlessly. But what is the essence of the Festival? What are we […]
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    51 mins
  • Moshe’s Surprising Successor

    Moshe’s Surprising Successor
    Feb 2 2026
    Mistakes are endemic to the human condition. All humans make mistakes. Even the titans of our history like Moshe, Aaron, and Joshua made mistakes. Only God is error-free. In this interesting – and maybe a tad controversial – podcast, we take a look at the unusual path of ascent of Moshe’s successor, Joshua. Joshua was […]
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    37 mins
  • The Three-Day-Exodus: How a Productive Long Weekend Leads to a Lifetime of Freedom

    The Three-Day-Exodus: How a Productive Long Weekend Leads to a Lifetime of Freedom
    Jan 26 2026
    The Exodus was for keeps. Although Pharaoh regretted his decision to allow the Israelites to leave and chased them down, setting up a stand-off at the Sea of Reeds, once the sea split for the Israelites and crashed down upon the Egyptians, the Israelites were forever freed from the clutches of Egyptian bondage. Following that […]
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    46 mins