Best Torah Learning Resources Podcasts (2025)

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Hidden Danger and the Power of Mitzvot

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For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Ashear's new book LIVING EMUNAH VOL 8 click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644645.html The Chafetz Chaim writes that in the entire narrative of Bilam attempting to curse the Jewish people, there are no paragraph breaks—no פ or ס —in the Torah. This is because the danger was so severe, the Tor…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 26A - 26B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/9/2010) 41:42

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A Daily Gemara podcast, brought to you by Daily GemaraBy Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

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Avodah Zarah Daf 25A - 25B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/8/2010) 51:02

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A Daily Gemara podcast, brought to you by Daily GemaraBy Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

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Avodah Zarah Daf 24A - 24B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/7/2010) 40:52

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A Daily Gemara podcast, brought to you by Daily GemaraBy Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

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Parashat Balak: Our Greatest Treasures

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For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Ashear's new book LIVING EMUNAH VOL 8 click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644645.html The pasuk says at the beginning of this week's parasha that Balak saw all that Yisrael did to the Emorim and he became afraid. Rav Moshe Sternbuch asked, why did Balak become afraid specifically from the Je…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 23A - 23B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/6/2010) 30:42

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“What’s Going to Be???” (From last year 2024)

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Balak, the man for whom this parashah is named, was very worried. As were the people in his kingdom, Moav. The Torah tells that Balak saw Beneh Yisrael 's conquest of the bordering territories of Sihon and Og. These two kingdoms attacked Beneh Yisrael , who fought back and captured their lands. Balak was scared that Beneh Yisrael would do the same …

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The Power of Yearning to Give

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For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Ashear's new book LIVING EMUNAH VOL 8 click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644645.html Many people say, "If only I had a lot of money, I would help so many people. I would support yeshivot, fund chesed organizations, and provide for families in need." It's a beautiful sentiment that reflects …

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Avodah Zarah Daf 22A - 22B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/5/2010) 52:05

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Thanking Hashem for 37 Trillion Miracles

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A young man was diagnosed with leukemia, Lo Aleinu. Baruch Hashem, he is now responding well to treatment. One day, his rabbi noticed that he was praying the Amidah with deep concentration and asked what inspired such intense kavanah. The young man replied that his doctor had recently explained to him how cancer begins. He said, "If even one single…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 21A - 21B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/4/2010) 52:58

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Hashem Controls Our Livelihood

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For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Ashear's new book LIVING EMUNAH VOL 8 click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644645.html A man in Israel who works in the sound system industry bought a large van to transport his heavy equipment. Before using it for business, he made a personal commitment to first use it for a mitzvah—to do a …

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Avodah Zarah Daf 20A - 20B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/3/2010) 53:30

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How Hashem Measures Our Success

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For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Ashear's new book LIVING EMUNAH VOL 8 click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644645.html People sometimes see others giving millions to tzedakah and wonder why they don't have the same zechut to give such large amounts. Others see children with exceptional middot and ask themselves, "Why do the…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 19A - 19B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/2/2010) 50:54

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Avodah Zarah Daf 18A - 18B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (9/1/2010) 58:50

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Avodah Zarah Daf 17A - 17B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/31/2010) 1:01:20

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Parashat Chukat: Giving Back to Hashem: Recognizing the Source of Our Success

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The Torah tells us in this week's parashah, Chukat, that the nation of Kena'an waged war against Bnei Yisrael. Rashi explains that they weren't actually Kena'anim, but Amalekim who disguised themselves as Kena'anim. Their goal was that when the Jews would pray to Hashem to save them from Kena'an, their prayers would go unanswered—because in reality…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 16A - 16B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/30/2010) 55:08

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How to Respond Correctly

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The Gemara teaches that at the time of conception, Hashem decrees whether a person will be strong or weak, wise or foolish, rich or poor. The Shomer Emunim adds that included in this decree is how many tests a person will need to face—whether due to physical weakness, financial strain, or any other challenge. In other words, before a person even en…

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Stop Comparing and Start Growing (From Last Year 2024)

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I recall once seeing a couple, whom I had married, on the street several months after their wedding, and I was struck by how exuberant they looked. They were so happy with each other; they were both glowing, exuding genuine joy and exhiliration. In my mind I expressed the wish that all married couples should enjoy the bliss that this young newlywed…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 15A - 15B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/29/2010) 52:36

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Hashem Helps Those Who Strive to Grow

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Our main purpose in this world is to be true servants of Hashem. We are here to continuously grow in our observance of Torah and mitzvot. Every step we take in that direction is incredibly valuable. Some steps may be easier than others, and some may feel like mountains—but we are never alone. Hashem is always with us, waiting to help us succeed. Ha…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 14A - 14B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/28/2010) 37:30

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Every Step Is Guided

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It is so calming to know how involved Hashem is in every detail of our lives. He cares deeply about everything we do, and He is constantly with us, guiding us every step of the way. A woman shared that she had just moved into a new home and needed to buy curtains. One night, she planned to browse online, and in her excitement, she hurried through c…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 13A - 13B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/27/2010) 1:09:47

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Hashem’s Hand in Our Modern-Day Victories

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The pasuk at the conclusion of Parashat Beshalach reads: וַיִּבֶן מֹשֶׁה מִזְבֵּחַ וַיִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ ה' נִסִּי Moshe built a Mizbeach after the Jews defeated Amalek, as a commemoration for the miracle that Hashem did for them. To defeat such a powerful nation, Moshe made this Mizbeach. Rabbi Menashe Reizman quoted the Ktav Sofer who asked: was this…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 12A - 12B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/26/2010) 46:10

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Avodah Zarah Daf 11A - 11B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/25/2010) 43:25

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Avodah Zarah Daf 10A - 10B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/24/2010) 1:01:40

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Every Thought Counts in Avodat Hashem

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Every single good deed—and even a good thought—in Avodat Hashem is incredibly precious. When a person sees in the future the immense reward given for even the smallest intention, he will wish he had done more. Sometimes, even one thought of teshuvah can change everything. In this week's parashah, we read about the earth opening up and swallowing al…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 9A - 9B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/23/2010) 48:20

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Nothing Is Too Small to Ask Hashem

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There is nothing too big to ask Hashem for, and there is nothing too small to ask Him for. Sometimes a person may feel that what he wants is too insignificant to "bother" Hashem about—but in truth, the opposite is true. When we turn to Hashem for even the smallest things, we demonstrate our belief that He is involved in every single detail of our l…

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You Might Not Be Right… (From Last Year 2024)

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You Might Not Be Right… Korach was so sure he was right. Rashi (16:7) writes that what led Korach to foolishly challenge Moshe Rabbenu, to start a fight that resulted in his death and many other deaths, was, ironically enough, his רוח הקודש – his prophetic vision. He saw – correctly – that he would have prominent descendants, such as the prophet Sh…

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Avodah Zarah Daf 8A - 8B - 12th Cycle Daf Yomi Shiur (8/22/2010) 57:58

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Hidden Miracles and the Hand of Hashem

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The Gemara in Masechet Avodah Zarah tells a remarkable story about Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi, who was afflicted with severe intestinal pain. As a remedy, he required a particular apple cider that was produced only by idolaters. To ensure its kashrut—that it contained no wine—it needed to have been stored for seventy years. Naturally, Rabbi Yehuda was not…