Best Parsha In English Podcasts (2025)

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Parshas Nitzavim: You're Repenting the Wrong Way! True Teshuvah is Right in Front of You! 37:10

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What if our understanding of repentance makes it harder than it needs to be? This insightful exploration of teshuvah (repentance) unveils a revolutionary approach, transforming this seemingly daunting spiritual task into something remarkably accessible. Drawing from the Torah's promise that this mitzvah "is not too baffling for you, nor beyond reac…

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Finding Comfort in Jewish Meditation 59:03

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Yisroel Juskowicz About The Event: Meditation has been providing comfort and relaxation to people of all walks of life and ages. What many people may not know is how deeply rooted meditation is in Jewish tradition, and how one can make a guided meditation into a Jewish experience. In this class, participants wi…

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Parshas Ki Savo: Have Some Swag! 27:56

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Buried within the Torah lies a mitzvah so unexpected and profound that it redefines how we understand spiritual growth. The commandment of Viduy Ma’aser—the confession of tithes—stands apart as perhaps the only mitzvah that calls upon us not to confess our failures, but to declare our successes. Unlike the familiar confessions of Yom Kippur, where …

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Valley Bread Midrash: Exploring and Expanding Torah in Chevruta with Challah 57:42

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Vanessa Harper About The Event: In Pirkei Avot, we read, “If there is no bread, there is no Torah, and if there is no Torah, there is no bread.” Rabbi Vanessa Harper takes this dictum literally in her book Loaves of Torah: Exploring the Jewish Year through Challah, using challah as a spiritually significant mat…

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Parshas Ki Seitzei: Help, I've Lost My Faith! 28:43

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Have you ever considered that the most valuable possessions we can lose aren't physical at all? In this deeply moving exploration of Parashas Kisete, we uncover a revolutionary perspective on one of Judaism's most fundamental mitzvot: Hashavas Aveda, the commandment to return lost objects. While most of us understand this mitzvah in its literal sen…

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Parshas Shoftim: MAKE LIKE A TREE, AND GROW! 33:28

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Have you ever wondered why we're drawn to the majestic presence of ancient trees? There's something profound in their silent testimony to growth, resilience, and patient flourishing—qualities we all seek in our own lives. In this enlightening exploration of Parashas Shoftim, we uncover the Torah's remarkable wisdom hidden within a seemingly mundane…

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Parshas Re’eh: WHY CAN’T IT BE YOU? - Elul 2025 Motivation 41:53

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What if the very obstacles blocking your spiritual growth are actually divine opportunities in disguise? As we enter the month of Elul—that critical period of spiritual preparation before the High Holidays—many of us feel a heaviness rather than excitement. Some experience anxiety, others indifference, when we should be feeling energized like hitti…

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Parshas Eikev: Don't Tread on Me! 28:46

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At the heart of Parshas Eikev lies a curious Hebrew word that transforms our understanding of divine blessing. The word "eikev" – typically translated as "because" but literally meaning "heel" – opens a window into how we might unlock the abundant blessings promised in Torah. While some commentators take the straightforward approach that blessing f…

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Daniel: The Challenge and Opportunity for Diaspora Jews 50:59

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About The Event: Through the lens of the biblical figure Daniel—a Jerusalem noble taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar II who rose to prominence while staying true to his Jewish identity—we’ll examine what it means to live as Jews in the diaspora today. This class will delve into the complexities of balancing integration with authenticity, navigating pr…

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Parshas Vaeschanan: The Wife Thief, the Tomahawk Steak, and the SPCA Volunteer: Three Unbelievable Yesodos You Need to Hear 39:30

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What if everything you thought you knew about kindness in Judaism was only scratching the surface? In this deeply moving exploration of "chesed," we uncover how this three-letter Hebrew word forms the very foundation of Jewish life—appearing 248 times throughout Tanakh and comprising the beginning and end of Torah itself. The power of this concept …

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Parshas Devarim - Tisha B’Av: Bring Along Your Golf Clubs, Stroller, and Gemara 36:45

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What caused the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash? The Talmud provides a surprising, direct answer from God Himself that continues to challenge us today. The connection between Parshas Devarim and Tisha B'Av is no coincidence. Both center on honest reflection about past mistakes rather than glossing over uncomfortable truths. Moshe's rebuke in Deva…

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אחת שאלתי מאת ה 29:06

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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ענין נחלת יעקב 13:41

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Matos 87a 57:35

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Matos 85d (Part 1): החלצו מאתכם 44:15

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Parshas Mattos-Masei: Greetings from Koh! 25:54

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The fog of uncertainty isn't a weakness in our religious experience—it's the proving ground of our most profound faith. Moses spoke to the tribal leaders with a unique clarity of prophecy, using the phrase "Zeh hadavar" (this is precisely what God said). But as Rashi teaches us, this perfect clarity was reserved only for Moshe. All other prophets r…

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ביאור 2:04:20

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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אז ישיר ישראל עלי באר 1:44:43

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For more Rabbi Wolosow, visit TorahRecordings.com. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org.By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Pinchas 79b (Part 1): קדש ישראל לה' 36:39

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To learn more about Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, please visit RabbiDubov.org. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org"By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Parshas Pinchas: What Your Rabbi Isn't Telling You About Reality 27:07

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What if the Torah isn't just a set of divine rules, but the actual software that runs our universe? Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky's revolutionary 8-minute discourse from 5779 (2018-2019) offers a perspective that transforms our understanding of reality itself. Starting with a famous dispute between Talmudic sages Rava and Abaye about prohibited actions, Ra…

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Likutei Torah, Balak 72c: ביאור על לא הביט און ביעקב 35:51

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To learn more about Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, please visit RabbiDubov.org. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org"By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Balak 71c (Part 2): לא הביט און ביעקב 47:32

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Parshas Balak: Do You Know What Color Your Friend's Kitchen Cabinets Are? 30:16

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What inspires an enemy to offer praise? Bilaam, the infamous non-Jewish prophet whose prophetic abilities rivaled those of Moshe, was hired to curse the Jewish people. Yet, instead of curses, he delivered words so powerful that they became part of our daily prayers: “How goodly are your tents, O Jacob.” As he gazed upon the Israelite encampment, Bi…

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ביאור 26:09

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For more Rabbi Wolosow, visit TorahRecordings.com. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org.By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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ויקחו אליך פרה אדומה 1:18:33

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Shelach 49c 23:59

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Korach 55c: והנה פרח מטה אהרן 29:46

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Psalms Throughout Our Lives 44:47

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Jade Sank Ross The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: Year after year, as we read and re-read the same portions of Torah, it does not change, but we do. The Psalms have been part of Jewish ritual and liturgy for centuries, and generation after generation they have sung to us in moments of awe, so…

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Parshas Korach: The Sad Bald Egg 29:49

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What drives a distinguished leader to rebel against divine authority? In Parshat Korach, we discover a fascinating psychological insight that resonates powerfully in modern life. Korach wasn't merely challenging leadership—he was struggling with a profound identity crisis. After being ritually shaved "bald as an egg" and rendered temporarily unreco…

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The Colours of the Parchment: An Exploration of Modern Midrash Produced by Jewish Artists 56:45

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dvir Cahana About The Event: What happens when a Rabbi and an Artist study Torah together? … Chidushim!!! The Amen Institute has provided an incubator to empower artists with the charge of being wisdom disseminators. Join Rabbi Dvir Cahana in a unique program describing the discoveries of these artist meaning s…

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Likutei Torah, Shelach 48b: אני ה' אלקיכם 45:46

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To learn more about Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, please visit RabbiDubov.org. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.orgBy Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Shelach 47d: מעט ביאור על הנ"ל 18:04

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Shelach 46d: אני ה' אלקיכם 51:38

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To learn more about Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, please visit RabbiDubov.org. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.orgBy Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Parshas Shelach: White Teeth in a Dog Carcass 33:20

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What if the secret to a fulfilled life isn't about changing your circumstances, but shifting your perspective? This profound exploration of ancient wisdom reveals how our outlook determines our happiness more than any external reality. Through the biblical story of the twelve spies, we witness how identical circumstances produced radically differen…

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ענין ממושבותיכם 10:30

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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The Case for Dual Loyalty: Healing the Divided Soul of American Jews 55:53

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Nolan Lebovitz The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About The Event: Following October 7, Rabbi Lebovitz synthesizes the Jewish turning point in history with lessons from the past, arguing that it is a moral imperative to radically change the way we engage with both Israel and the United Stat…

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ביאור על הנ"ל 1:37:48

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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ראיתי והנה מנורת זהב 3:42:59

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For more Rabbi Wolosow, visit TorahRecordings.com. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org.By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Parshas Behaaloscha: Following the Cloud & Enjoying the Ride of a Hectic Life 27:13

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The divine cloud that guided the Israelites through the wilderness wasn't just a navigational tool—it was a profound teacher of faith, resilience and cheerful obedience. Drawing from Nachmanides' golden commentary, we unpack the extraordinary discipline shown by our ancestors who followed God's cloud through every hardship with unwavering trust. Im…

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מעט ביאור על הנ"ל 13:27

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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זאת חנוכת המזבח 38:24

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By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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ביאור על הנ"ל 1:33:52

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For more Rabbi Wolosow, visit TorahRecordings.com. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org.By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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Likutei Torah, Naso 26a: כה תברכו 54:51

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To learn more about Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, please visit RabbiDubov.org. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org"By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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The Extraordinary Career of Rabbi Alexander Schindler (1925-2000), Innovative Reformer of American Reform Judaism 57:59

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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Michael Meyer The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: This lecture, based on my book “Above All, We Are Jews,” A Biography of Rabbi Alexander Schindler, will cover the career of a German Jew of East European extraction who redirected American Reform Judaism so that it would more realisticall…

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Parshas Nasso: ONE HIT WONDER! 25:12

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The paradox of the Nazarite vow presents one of Judaism's most fascinating spiritual riddles - why would someone who successfully fulfills a voluntary commitment to holiness need to bring a sin offering? Through a masterful analysis of Nachmanides' commentary, we unpack this contradiction to reveal a profound truth about human potential: once we de…

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ביאור על הנ"ל 1:17:32

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For more Rabbi Wolosow, visit TorahRecordings.com. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org.By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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ואהיה אצלו אמון 1:43:45

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For more Rabbi Wolosow, visit TorahRecordings.com. To learn more about Project Likkutei Torah, visit ProjectLikkuteiTorah.org.By Rabbis Yaakov Cahnman and Avraham Katz

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The Art of Caregiving 58:51

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Richard Address The Event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About The Event: In this session, we will discuss the new life stage of Caregiving and how Jewish texts and tradition have approached this issue. Based on the 5th Commandment, we will examine how our tradition has looked at this life stage from the Ta…

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Why Should We Be Excluded? Access, Obligation, and Membership: The Case for an English Megillah 53:11

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbanit Devorah Zlochower About The Event: The cry, “Why Should We Be Excluded,” made by those individuals who were not able to bring the Paschal sacrifice is echoed by so many disabled Jews who have been left out of our community – our shuls, our schools, our communal programming due to inaccessibility and to invis…