Episodes

  • Mechanisms of Free Will

    Mechanisms of Free Will
    May 14 2025
    Is free will limited or unlimited? What is the scope of free will? How much of our decisions must filter through that system of choice? How much can we actually accomplish if we set our mind to it? What is the mechanisms of ascending a free will ladder? In part 2 of our study of […]
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    42 mins
  • Free Will: An Exploration of Fundamental Concepts

    Free Will: An Exploration of Fundamental Concepts
    May 5 2025
    Free Will is a fundamental concept in our philosophy. People are endowed by God with the ability to determine the direction that they take in life. People are allowed to choose a path of righteousness or wickedness. There is a certain modicum of self-determination that the Almighty provides us with. In this mini series, we […]
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    47 mins
  • From Beast to Man

    From Beast to Man
    Apr 27 2025
    Starting from the second day of Passover, we count the Omer. For 7 weeks of 7 days a piece — 49 days — we count. Once the count is completed, the festival of Shavuos is upon us. What exactly is the meaning of this interesting Mitzvah? The subject gets trickier when you examine how the […]
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    46 mins
  • Guard The Matzos: A Yahrzeit Tribute to Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe

    Guard The Matzos: A Yahrzeit Tribute to Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe
    Apr 15 2025
    Matzah is a tricky food. It is made with the same ingredients as bread ; the only difference is the speed of how they are processed. The Torah tells us that we must guard the matzos to prevent them from turning into chametz. Our sages tell us that this applies not only to matzos, but […]
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    48 mins
  • Five Questions for Pesach

    Five Questions for Pesach
    Apr 6 2025
    Pesach (Passover) marks the founding event of our nation. We had been enslaved in Egypt for centuries, and in one night the Almighty extracted a nation from amidst a nation with miracles, signs, and wonders. Each Passover we remember and relive that momentous night. We gather together with our family at the Seder, ask the […]
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    49 mins
  • Ladders to Heaven

    Ladders to Heaven
    Mar 17 2025
    Is the objective of Torah to constrict us or to allow us to flower? Are we ultimately supposed to curb our uniqueness, our individuality, or are we supposed to find ways to have our uniqueness sprout forth and blossom? One may argue that the Torah is very regimented in its commandments. We are told how […]
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    59 mins
  • Unmasking the Purim Story

    Unmasking the Purim Story
    Mar 9 2025
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    49 mins
  • The Fiercest Obstacle to Greatness

    The Fiercest Obstacle to Greatness
    Mar 4 2025
    Ambitious people want to accomplish ambitious goals. They want to undertake bold challenges, they want to make an indelible impact upon the world. Every such noble goal will face a fierce obstacle. If you are someone who dreams big, who harbors hope to make a mark, you must be very aware of the most formidable […]
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    44 mins