Best Short Dvar Torah On The Parsha Podcasts (2025)

Have you ever considered that while Hashem makes Himself extraordinarily accessible during Elul, we still need to make the effort to meet Him? This profound question sits at the heart of our exploration of the Alter Rebbe's famous "King is in the Field" teaching. The concept, originated by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (founder of Chabad Hasidism), …

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Parshas Ki Seitzei- No Appointment Necessary 3:35

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Holy FOMO: Why Your Phone Has No Place in Prayer 4:21

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From the neon lights of Las Vegas emerges an unexpected spiritual lesson about presence, attention, and our relationship with technology. When a family member attended a concert in Sin City, they encountered something revolutionary – the "Yonder pouch," a lockable smartphone container that prevented audience members from accessing their devices dur…

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Parshas Shoftim- Just Listen! 2:22

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Grab and Eat!: The Mindset for Maximizing Your Elul Season 4:33

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Ever wondered how to truly maximize the powerful spiritual potential of Elul? Beyond the theoretical understanding of these days as "Yimei HaRatzon" (days of divine favor), how do we practically transform our daily routines to harness this sacred time? Drawing from the wisdom of Moran Goin HaGodel Abenu Yeruchem HaLevi, the renowned Mashgiach of Mi…

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RISE & GRIND - ELUL 2025 MOTIVATION 42:07

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What if everything holding you back spiritually was actually designed to propel you forward? As we enter the month of Elul, many of us feel a familiar pit in our stomach – anxiety about the upcoming High Holidays mixed with guilt over spiritual stagnation. But what if we've been looking at this all wrong? This transformative exploration reframes ou…

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The 40-Day Journey of Elul 3:33

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The sacred window of Elul has arrived, opening forty transformative days unlike any others in our calendar. This moment marks when Moses began his ascent up Mount Sinai to receive the second tablets—a profound historical pattern of forgiveness that we now have the opportunity to experience personally. What makes these days so powerful? Our sages te…

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Parshas Re’eh- Bring Out The Best 3:57

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By R’ Eli Hofstatter

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Parshas Eikev- It’s Not About You 3:29

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I Dislike Old People 4:14

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What does it truly mean to "grow old" in Judaism? This question leads us to a profound insight that might just transform your spiritual practice forever. Delving into Moshe Rabbeinu's prophecy about the destruction of Zion, we uncover a fascinating distinction between two Hebrew concepts of aging. "V'noshantem" – spiritual retirement marked by apat…

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Parshas Va’eschanan- Moshe’s Final Request 3:27

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By R’ Eli Hofstatter

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Tisha B'Av Collection: Key Insights from Four TMC Talks 19:47

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How do we authentically mourn something we've never seen or experienced? The destruction of the Temple presents a unique spiritual challenge—connecting to a loss that occurred thousands of years before our time. This profound question leads us on a journey through Jewish wisdom about making the intangible tangible. Drawing from the teachings of Rav…

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Parshas Devarim- Beat Around The Bush 3:19

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Uncovering the Root of Jewish Mourning: Torah's Place in Our Lives 4:03

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The Nine Days leading to Tisha B'Av stand as a stark reminder of loss, reflection, and spiritual reckoning. Through the discomfort of these days—likened to the feeling of putting sweaty socks back on after golf in scorching heat—we're called to confront the deeper discomfort of our spiritual priorities. Why did the Temple fall? When the sages posed…

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Parshas Matos Maasei- What’s More Important? 4:21

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Parshas Pinchas- YOU Choose 3:03

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Morning Discipline: How Jews Snatch Mitzvos at Dawn 4:48

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Are you pressing snooze or snatching mitzvot? In Bilaam's poetic description of the Jewish people, he praises them as those who "rise like a lioness" and "leap up like a lion." This powerful metaphor reveals profound wisdom about how we approach each morning and, consequently, our entire lives. The Midrash explains that this lion-like rising refers…

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Parshas Balak- Operation Rising Lion 3:13

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The Unpopular Path: What Moshe's Funeral Teaches Us About Authentic Leadership 4:26

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The litmus test of authentic leadership isn't popularity – it's principled action in the face of opposition. This profound insight comes from the Maharal Diskin's analysis of a subtle textual difference in how the Torah describes the deaths of Moses and Aaron. When Aaron died, the Torah specifically mentions that "all the children of Israel" mourne…

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Parshas Chukas- Mountain of Mountains 3:07

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What My Daughter's Resistance Taught Me About Hashem’s Love 3:27

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A simple moment of negotiating with my four-year-old daughter about wearing her seatbelt transformed into a profound spiritual revelation about God's desire to reward us for even the most basic actions. When my wife gently corrected my offering rewards for basic tasks, I realized this mirrors how God relates to us—creating numerous mitzvot not as b…

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Parshas Korach- Wherever You Are 3:19

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Why God Chose the Smallest Mountain & Uncle Moishy 4:54

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Have you ever caught yourself dismissing the Jewish lessons you learned as a child? Those Uncle Moishe songs and "simple" Torah stories might contain more wisdom than we give them credit for. The mountains competed for God's attention. Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel—majestic, impressive peaks—proudly proclaimed their worthiness to host the giving of …

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Traffic on the Path to Truth 4:03

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Truth has a magnetic pull. It draws seekers from different paths toward the same destination—a phenomenon beautifully illustrated in Parshas Nasso through the identical offerings of the twelve tribal princes. Why does the Torah, known for its linguistic economy where even decorative crowns on letters contain volumes of meaning, suddenly devote exte…

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Reclaiming Your Youthful Spirit: Lessons from the Brisker Rav 3:45

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The wisdom of children's unbridled joy holds a secret we adults have forgotten. While watching his kids play outdoors, our host recalls a powerful story about the Heilige Briskerov (Rabbi Yitzchak Zev Soloveitchik) that fundamentally challenges how we approach our lives. Sitting on a porch observing children cartwheel and play with rambunctious ene…

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Celebrating Shavuos: A Guide to Authentic Happiness Without Overthinking 5:33

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Ready for a refreshing take on Shavuos celebration? Forget the overwhelming details and embrace a simpler approach to this profound holiday. The cornerstone of a meaningful Shavuos lies in embracing Simchas Yontif—holiday joy—as a biblical commandment according to the Shagas Aryeh. This means practical, tangible actions: giving your spouse the cred…

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Parsha Wine Club Shavuot (+ Bamidbar) 5785 21:48

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Send us a text This week on the show: A quick pairing for Parshat Bamidbar. Our Pairing for Shavuot: The Oblass Carignan. An interview with Zlil Oblass! Recap of some wine festivals. A very quick (sorry) idea for Shavuot Chag Same'ach & L'chaim! Join the Parsha Wine Club WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JtBKpuzRSEtKQqRlSYvqkQ Follow Yechie…

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Ten Facets of Shavuos: A Spiritual Smorgasbord 36:26

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What transforms an ordinary person into someone extraordinary? On this Shavuos-themed episode, we dive deep into the holiday's multifaceted spiritual landscape through ten distinct perspectives that reveal why this festival matters profoundly to your life. Shavuos isn't merely about cheesecake and all-night learning—it's about how Torah fundamental…

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When God Becomes Your Only Hope: Lessons from The Netziv on Divine Trust 3:53

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Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin (1816-1893), known as the Netziv, stands among the luminaries who guided Jewish thought during challenging times in the Diaspora. From his position as Rosh Yeshiva of the famed Volozhin Yeshiva, his brilliant Torah commentary Ha'emik Davar captured not just his extraordinary knowledge of Talmud but his profound unde…

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Parsha Wine Club Behar Bechukotai 5785 10:41

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Send us a text This week on the podcast: Our parsha wine pairing: The Galil Mountain Winery, Or Barbera 22 (emphasis on 22!). Recap of some wine activities this week. A LOT of Shmita talk. Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Join the Parsha Wine Club WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JtBKpuzRSEtKQqRlSYvqkQ Follow Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/YechielDri…

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The Rich Rabbi's Dilemma 4:45

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Looking at your new yacht or considering that gold-plated bathroom fixture? Judaism has something profound to say about luxury and wealth through the ancient practice of Sefirat HaOmer. This episode dives into the philosophical foundations of counting the Omer, revealing a revolutionary perspective on prosperity that challenges both extreme materia…

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Parsha Wine Club Emor 5785 15:43

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Send us a text This week on the podcast: Our pairing for the parsha: Mi Luce, Whole Cluster Marselan. A plethora of wine related tangents: winery visits, upcoming festivals, winemaking techniques, a Barbera tasting, etc. etc. etc. Short idea on the Parsha. Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Join the Parsha Wine Club WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com…

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Setting Boundaries: Why Children Need Limits for a Thriving Jewish Life 3:24

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A rabbi shares a heartbreaking conversation with a father who proudly claimed he never said "no" to his child, revealing how this approach endangers the child's Jewish future. Without boundaries, children cannot develop respect for mitzvot or understand the concept of kedusha (holiness). • The juxtaposition in Parshas Kedoshim between "be holy" and…

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The Power of Honest Questions and Second Chances: Lessons from Pesach Sheni 5:05

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Have you ever wondered about the power of a well-placed question? Pesach Sheni—the "Second Passover"—offers a fascinating glimpse into how questioning can actually reshape religious practice and deepen spiritual understanding. This spiritually charged day commemorates an extraordinary moment when a group of Israelites, deemed ritually impure and th…

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Parsha Wine Club Achrei Mot - Kedoshim 5785 19:30

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Send us a text This week on the podcast, we have: Our parsha paring, the Viña Memorias, Finca Zerezal, '16. An interview with Armando from the Viña Memorias winery. A related idea on the parsha. Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Join the Parsha Wine Club WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JtBKpuzRSEtKQqRlSYvqkQ Follow Yechiel: https://linktr.ee/Yech…

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Say No to Schnitzel, Say Yes to Greatness 3:53

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The Rambam teaches us that true strength comes from self-control, especially at the dinner table. When we make healthy food choices and resist unhealthy temptations, we earn the prestigious title of "Gibor" (strong person). • Rambam's laws in Mishneh Torah identify certain unhealthy foods to avoid • A wise person restrains themselves and doesn't ea…

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Parsha Wine Club Tazria Metzora 5785 16:35

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Send us a text On the podcast this week: Our pairing for the parsha: the Tel Shifon, Telshi Riesling. A rundown of upcoming wine events. A recap of Yechiel's trip to Pinto Winery to taste with the Negave team. A short idea/thought about the parsha. Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim! Join the Parsha Wine Club WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JtBKpuz…

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Tweet Less, Think More: A Bird's Eye View of Lashon Hara 3:32

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The spiritual affliction of tzara'at (often mistranslated as leprosy) teaches profound lessons about the nature of harmful speech and the importance of addressing root causes in our spiritual growth. • Birds are included in the purification ritual for tzara'at because they represent mindless chirping • The sin of lashon hara (gossip) stems from dev…

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Why Aren't We Growing? Rabbi Yerucham's Springtime Challenge 3:03

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The human heart finds itself caught in a peculiar paradox. That new toy, that exciting purchase, that long-awaited gift—how quickly their luster fades! Within days, sometimes hours, we're already looking elsewhere for satisfaction. Yet somehow, the pink blush of cherry blossoms or the golden glow of sunset never loses its power to move us, no matte…

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Parsha Wine Club Shmini 5785 29:18

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Send us a text On this week's podcast we have: Our pairing for this week: the Shiloh, Shor, Syrah. An interview with Amichai Lourie, the winemaker behind this week's pairing. Amichai gives us a rundown behind the stylistic differences between the various series Shiloh makes, as well as the meaning behind their names. A dvar torah/conversation start…

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Parsha Wine Club Shvi'i shel Pesach 5785 26:32

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Send us a text On the podcast this week we: Discuss the pairing for this past Shabbat/Chag: the Notera, Shir Hashirim, and hear about the history of the winemaker there. Hear a quick recap of the hosts Pesach wines. Get a debrief of their visit to Netz Winery. End with an idea for the days after Pesach. L'chaim everyone! Join the Parsha Wine Club W…

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Parsha Wine Club Tzav + Pesach 5785 40:55

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Send us a text In this special episode we have: An interview with Ariel Bier, the winemaker of this week's parsha pairing: the Pe'er, White Sheep. He also tells us his picks for seder wines. And we have our seder wine picks, including some wild cards, wines for the 4 cups, a wine to pair thematically with the night in general, and 4 short dvar tora…

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Parsha Wine Club Vayikra 5785 11:56

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Send us a text This week we are pairing the Parsha with the Carmel, Vinyards, Shani. On the podcast this week we discuss the Vinyards series in general, and recommend a few favorites (old and new) that we tasted at the MyYain festival in Jerusalem this week. We end with a dvar torah from the Ozorover Rebbe, the Be'er Moshe. Shabbat Shalom & L'chaim…

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The Soul's Spring Cleaning: PESACH TIME! 4:11

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What makes chametz so forbidden during Passover, and what more profound spiritual lessons can we learn from this ritual prohibition? This exploration takes us beyond the surface-level understanding of leavened bread to uncover profound insights into personal growth and spiritual development. The Jewish tradition defines chametz as foods containing …

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Parsha Wine Club Pekudei 5785 19:48

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Send us a text This week we are pairing the Parsha with the Tabernacle, Betzalel Cabernet Sauvignon. After covering a small wine tangent, we are joined by Ari Tannenbaum, the winemaker at Tabernacle. We hear about the background of the winery, Ari's wine journey, hear a dvar torah inspired by Rav Shaul Alter, and hear Ari's recommendations for wine…

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Parsha Wine Club Vayakhel 5785 6:38

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Send us a text This week we are pairing the Parsha with Dani Friedenberg's Ramato by Teperberg Winery. On the podcast we discuss Ramato, Pinot Grigio/Gris in general, Dani's wines, and hear a short idea for Shabbat Parah. Shabbat Shalom and L'chaim! Join the Parsha Wine Club WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JtBKpuzRSEtKQqRlSYvqkQ Follow Ye…

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Dancing with Destruction: Lessons from the Golden Calf 4:08

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The catastrophic betrayal at the foot of Mount Sinai marks one of humanity's most profound spiritual failures. Having just experienced divine revelation—essentially a cosmic wedding between God and the Jewish people—they immediately turned to worship a golden idol. This wasn't merely a mistake; it was betrayal in the wedding hall itself. What trans…

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The Digital Predator: How Modern Tech Scatters Our Jewish Soul 4:43

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What ancient enemy understood our modern challenge better than we do? "Pizur HaNefesh" – the scattering of the soul – lurks in our pockets, ready to pounce on any Jew seeking spiritual growth. This powerful teaching, passed down through generations of Torah scholars, identifies our smartphones as perhaps the greatest threat to Jewish spiritual focu…

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Megillas Esther: The Divine Blueprint Behind the Tabloid-Like Story 4:13

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Behind the colorful masks of Purim lies a profound paradox that challenges our perception of reality itself. The Megillat Esther—absent of God's name—invites us to peer beyond coincidence into divine orchestration. What appears as a tabloid-worthy tale of drunken kings, palace intrigue, and political machinations reveals itself as something far mor…