Best Aish Kodesh Podcasts (2025)

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7. Tuning into Holy Chutzpa 18:07

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The Piaseczner Rebbe’s words from Tishrei 5693 (Oct 1932) land like they were written this morning. On the Piaseczner's 81st Yahrtzeit, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the Aish Kodesh and the Rebbe’s diary and invites us to a sacred, audacious posture the Piaseczner models so uniquely: holy chutzpa—crying out to Hashem and, when needed, at Hashem—while refus…

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2. In the Warsaw Ghetto with the Aish Kodesh 31:25

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On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz learns from the Aish Kodesh, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczna, whose Torah was born in the fire of the Warsaw Ghetto. Through his words, Rav Shlomo opens a window into faith that survived the unthinkable — how Jews held on to God, to hope, and to each other even in the darkest night. A quiet moment of rememb…

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6. Thinking About Hashem’s Pain 51:30

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When all is said and done, what can strengthen the Jewish heart? On the 80th yahrzeit of the Piaseczner Rebbe—the Aish Kodesh, HY”D—Rav Shlomo Katz learns his sefarim inside and brings them straight into our moment, days after Oct 7. The Rebbe gives us language for the dance we’re living: crying out to Hashem, and at times at Hashem, while refusing…

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5. The Strength to Daven 41:03

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“We suffered the toughest hit of our whole generation. We have never been stronger.” In the raw days after Oct 7, Rav Shlomo gathers the chevra to sing, weep, and find the strength to daven. Through niggunim (including the original “Oran” melody) and living Torah from the Piaseczner Rebbe—the Aish Kodesh, HY”D (may Hashem avenge his blood)—he speak…

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4. What is the Aish Kodesh Telling Us Today? 48:58

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In the days following the horrors of October 7th, Rav Shlomo Katz gathers with the chevra of Shirat David to ask: What is the Aish Kodesh telling us today? From the depths of the Warsaw Ghetto, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד), taught how to find Hashem within the fire — how to hear the Rebbe’s Torah eve…

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3. One Piece of Heavenly Advice 49:43

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If there was one piece of advice, spoken straight from the mouth of the Aish Kodesh — Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד) — that we could hold on to for dear life, it might be this. On the Rebbe’s 78th yahrzeit, Rav Shlomo Katz opens the Aish Kodesh and Hakhsharat HaAvrechim to uncover the Piaseczner’s brea…

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2. Scars, Wounds, and the Prayer That Remains 29:16

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On the 75th yahrzeit of the Aish Kodesh — Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczna, may Hashem avenge his blood (הי״ד) — Rav Shlomo Katz gathers in Yerushalayim to learn, sing, and weep through the Rebbe’s Torah of tefillah and heartbreak. From Chovas HaTalmidim to Aish Kodesh, we follow the Rebbe’s journey from teaching the joy and innocence of y…

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1. The Rebbe Who Taught Us How to Feel 1:24:05

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On the 74th yahrzeit of the Aish Kodesh, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, may Hashem avenge his blood, Rav Shlomo Katz gathers in Efrat to remember the Rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto — the tzaddik who taught us how to feel, how to pray, and how to stay alive inside. Through niggun, story, and Torah, Rav Shlomo traces the journey of the Piasec…

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4. The Breslover Chassidim of the Warsaw Ghetto 48:32

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On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz shares the hidden story of the Breslover chassidim in the Warsaw Ghetto — led by Rav Yitzchak Breiter, who brought the light of Rebbe Nachman to Poland. Through song, courage, and unshakable faith, they built a world of hope where the words “אין שום ייאוש בעולם כלל” — “There is no despair in the world at all” — hung …

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3. The Rebbes You've Never Heard of 1:48:54

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On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz shares the forgotten stories of Chassidic masters who perished in the Holocaust — giants whose names and faces have faded, but whose light still burns. Through song, tears, and Torah, Rav Shlomo brings their legacy back into our hearts — their courage, their humility, and their unshakable faith. A holy remembrance of…

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1. Talking to Hashem on Yom Hashoah 51:59

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On Yom HaShoah, Rav Shlomo Katz opens his heart about how we speak to Hashem after the six million. Through niggun, a survivor story from his own family, and teachings from the Chassidic masters, he shares why simple closeness—more than answers—is the only medicine for a wounded world. A gentle space to remember, to feel, and to keep talking to God…

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Rosh Hashana - When Do Friends and Moments Become Awesome? 53:40

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For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Click here to join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp CommunityBy Rav Shlomo Katz

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What Does G-d Think of Me? | Rosh Hashana Prep with the Tolna Rebbe (2) 47:52

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In this Elul shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah, asking the most vulnerable question: “What does Hashem really think of me?” Through the pasuk “לא הביט און ביעקב ולא ראה עמל בישראל, ה׳ אלקיו עמו ותרועת מלך בו” we uncover a breathtaking teaching: when a Jew is מואס ברע—disgusted by the bad even if …

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The World of Rav Kook (69) 59:36

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Meshivas Nefesh (51) 47:53

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (126) 47:31

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Confusing the Satan | Rosh Hashana Prep with the Tolna Rebbe (1) 54:41

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In this Elul shiur Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin a sweet journey into the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah on “לערבב את השטן – confusing the Satan.” Why do we blow shofar both “מיושב” and “מעומד”? What actually silences the מקטרג on Rosh Hashanah? Through Rashi and the Pnei Yeshua we discover a radical key: חיבוב מצווה—genuine love and lo…

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We're On Our Way Home - Tisha Bav Night 36:11

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Unshackle Me! | Shabbos Chanukah 35:54

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What if the deepest miracles of Chanukah aren’t revealed in fire, but in freedom? In this shiur full of heart, music, memory, and truth, Rav Shlomo Katz takes us into the light of Chanukah, the soul of Shabbos, and the cry of the Jew who just wants to break free. We journey from ancient Greek philosophy to modern academia, from Rabbi Mordechai Sing…

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The Opportunity of Shabbos Chanukah 31:11

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Based on the teachings of Rav Biderman, we learned about the world of possibility and opportunity that Shabbos Chanukah offers.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Chanukah Prep - The Oil's Guidance 48:19

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Based on a teaching from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, we see how the nature of oil teaches us how to be a true lamplighter in the world.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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The Clarity of Zos Chanukah 48:39

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Based on a piece from Reb Tzadok Hakohen of Lublin, we discover what becomes so crystal clear to us on Zos Chanukah.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Zot Chanukah: Give Me A Sign That It Was Worth It 41:21

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What happens when even the holiest war leaves you broken? Rav Shlomo Katz opens a window into the soul of Matisyahu and his sons — not at the moment of military triumph, but as they stood in the newly reclaimed Beit HaMikdash, weeping. Two of their children had died in the war. And now, at the peak of victory, they turned to Heaven with a trembling…

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Chanukah: The Final Sealing Into The Book Of Life? 50:19

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Why do Chassidim wish each other "gmar chasima tova" during the holiday of Chanukah?By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Have You Added Anything To Your Own Torah Lately? | Reb Tzadok on Chanukah 53:36

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When it comes to Chanukah, everyone speaks about the Ohr Haganuz, the concealed light. What is the hidden light? R' Tzadok takes us on a journey like only he can.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Finding Crucial Answers In Your Child's Smile | Chanukah 32:49

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What if the deepest answers to your child’s future are already shining from their smile? Rav Shlomo Katz invites us into a raw, real, and radiant journey through parenting, faith, and the meaning of light. Using the song “HaYeledim HaEilu” by Chanan Ben Ari as a living text, Rav Shlomo explores how the mitzvah of Neirot Chanukah — lights that we’re…

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The Calming Simcha of Chanukah 1:05:42

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Becoming Normal with the Simcha of Chanukah. Woodmere, NY Erev Chanukah December, 2022By Rav Shlomo Katz

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When the Candles Are in Front of Me | Chanukah 49:08

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Based on the teachings of R' Ya'akov Meir Shechter December, 2016 Efrat, IsraelBy Rav Shlomo Katz

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We Are The Nissim | Chanukah 38:37

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Can I stop feeling guilty if the miracles that took place to the Chashmona'im don't light up my soul, and bring out the greatest feelings of thanks and gratitude? Based on the Chernobler Rebbe and Rav Raz Hartman, we learned the depths of the second bracha we say on the candles.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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Rebbe Nachman on Chanukah (Part 2) 50:14

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Likutei Moharan Tinyana 2 - ימי חנוכה הם ימי הודאה An in-depth learning of the second teaching from the second volume of Likutei Moharan, where Rebbe Nachman takes on a journey through the days of Chanukah to delight in the world, to learning halacha, to the flow of blood, to childbirth, and much more.…

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Hashem Takes You as Seriously as You Take Yourself - Rosh Hashana 1:10:33

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What if the key to Rosh Hashana isn't about being perfect — but about being real? In this deeply moving pre-Rosh Hashana shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares personal stories, Chassidic insights, and the soul of what it means to crown Hashem as King — not just in the world, but in your life. From a missed moment at Madison Square Garden to the power of no…

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Rebbe Nachman’s Emphasis on Rosh Hashana 32:58

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Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s profound connection to Rosh Hashana—and why this day is considered the “head” of the entire year. Through moving insights, personal stories, and deep Torah, we’re guided into a mindset of renewal, clarity, and preparation for the new year. Why did Rebbe Nachman say, “My whole thing is Rosh Hashana…

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Rosh Hashana with Rav Kluger (1) 45:39

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Why is Rosh Hashana considered to be a Yomtov? Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we are led to the נקודה הפנימית of the beginning of the year.By Rav Shlomo Katz

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The World of Rav Kook (68) 35:28

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (125) 51:09

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Meshivas Nefesh (50) 49:24

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Chaburah Yosef HaTzadik (229) 41:35

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The World of Rav Kook (67) 44:53

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (124) 53:57

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The World of Rav Kook (65) 56:56

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (123) 51:20

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Meshivas Nefesh (49) 1:07:56

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Rosh Chodesh Trip Morning Shiur 1:00:30

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Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan - Ribnitzer Hachana Shiur 45:25

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The World of Rav Kook (64) 55:42

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B'Yam Darkecha Avodah L'Maseh (122) 49:08

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Meshivas Nefesh (48) 44:19

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Lag Ba'omer Hilula 5785 - Rebbe Shimon Whispers Life Into Our Ears 46:50

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The World of Rav Kook (63) 58:24

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Lag Ba'omer Hilula 5785 - Rebbe Shimon Whispers Life Into Our Ears 46:50

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