A Baal Teshuva shares Torah insights, intertwined through personal stories and interviews with leading Torah Scholars to demonstrate the empowering qualities of Torah and mitzvos.
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Unity Of Hashem Podcasts
A Marvelous journey through the Bible, the Torah. Presented by Rabbi Bentzi Epstein of TORCH Dallas!
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Understand the Mystical Sefiros and their relevance in developing a deeper relationship with Hashem & Mitzva observance. This series is based on the Sefer "Da'as HaSefiros" which incorporates the teachings of Rabbi Reuven Shlosberg (Jerusalem) which explain the conduct of hashem and recognizing our own human spiritual essence.
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Harav Yussie Zakutinsky is the Rav of K’hal Mevakshei Hashem in Lawrence, NY. His unique ability to blend nigleh, chassidus and kabbalah together reveals the unity of Hashem and Torah. Harav Yussie Zakutinsky utilizes the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and his talmidim, to transform the deep esoteric ideas contained in penimius hatorah, into relatable and actionable lessons.
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R’ Yaakov Klein is an author, musician, and lecturer devoted to sharing the inner light of Torah through his books, music and lectures. Over the last 10 years, R' Yaakov has shared his passion for the Chassidic wisdom and the inner light of Torah in a plethora of educational capacities including as teacher for the Illinois Center for Jewish Studies and Yeshivat Mevaseret Tzion, as the founding director of the Lost Princess Initiative (LPI), and as a freelance content creator and educator for ...
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In this episode Rabbi Pill returns to explore the deep spiritual current that runs from Tishrei through Cheshvan into the month of Kislev, revealing why this time is far more than a prelude to Chanukah. Together, we unpack Kislev’s core theme: the awakening of the Hidden Light—the Divine clarity concealed since Creation—made accessible again throug…
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Becoming a Nation of Priests with Rabbi Yaakov Klein
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1:09:31In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Yaakov Klein to explore one of the most misunderstood ideas in Torah: our destiny to become a nation of priests for all humanity. We dig into what it actually means for the Jewish people to serve the nations—not through power or superiority, but through spiritual responsibility, clarity, and guidance. We speak…
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Abraham didn't become the father of the Jewish people in a single moment of faith. He was forged through ten tests—each one preparing him for the next, each one impossible to pass without the conditioning of those that came before. These tests were a deliberate training program, building his spiritual muscle from test to test until he could face th…
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In this episode, A Nation Tailored in Fire, I explore a powerful teaching from Rav Avigdor Miller about how Hashem created the Jewish people with a fiery nature—stubborn, passionate, and relentless—and then gave us a fiery Torah perfectly suited to that design. Each mitzvah acts like a custom-made suit, shaping and channeling that inner fire toward…
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The Power of the Month of Cheshvan featuring Rabbi Pill
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59:27In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Pill to explore the power of Mar Cheshvan and discover that it’s not a spiritual lull at all, but the time when we’re meant to integrate the inspiration of Tishrei into everyday life. We discuss how Jewish time moves in an upward spiral, and how Cheshvan shifts us from “gadlus ha’mochin” (expanded consciousnes…
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Judaism holds a view almost no other religion shares: you don't need to be Jewish to get to heaven. You just need to be a good person. In this episode, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein explores the seven Noahide laws, a universal moral code given to all humanity. Six of these laws were handed to Adam at creation itself. The seventh came after the flood: don't …
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When Science Meets Sinai: A Conservation with Dr. Berel Leib Epstein
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57:21In this episode, I sit down with physicist and author of Emunah and Physics, Dr. Berel Leib Epstein, to explore how modern physics—fine-tuning, quantum observation, and the wave-particle nature of light—doesn’t challenge emunah but illuminates it, revealing the Torah as the blueprint of reality. We discuss why Occam’s razor now favors belief, how t…
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Under One Sukkah: The Necessity of the Four Species and Jewish Unity
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38:49This Sukkos, as we sit together under one roof, the lulav and etrog in our hands carry a message far deeper than ritual. The four species are not symbols of difference but of interdependence — a call to unity that Baal HaSulam says is the very condition for receiving Torah itself. In this episode, we explore why the mitzvah can only be fulfilled wh…
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The Power of the Hebrew Month of Tishrei featuring Rabbi Pill
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57:52This episode is another installment of our ongoing series, The Power of the Hebrew Months, where we explore the unique spiritual energy of each time in the Jewish calendar. Focusing on Tishrei, Rabbi Pill helps us reframe our relationship with Hashem in healthier, more compassionate terms—like spouses who separate and reconcile, growing closer thro…
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What turns the son of an idol-maker into the father of monotheism? After 20 generations of humanity swinging between pure physicality and pure spirituality, one young man discovered the revolutionary truth: we're meant to merge both worlds together. In this episode, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein reveals the dramatic story behind Abraham's first two life tes…
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Dovid HaMelech as the Merkavah of Malchus with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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1:04:00In this closing episode of the Merkavah Series, we explore Malchus as the culmination of all the Sefiros where everything we’ve built within ourselves is finally brought into relationship with another, creating something new that did not exist before. Rabbi Meisel shows how Dovid HaMelech embodies this quality by becoming the vessel through which H…
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Yosef HaTzaddik the Merkavah of Yesod with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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1:01:58In this Merkavah installment we explore Yesod and Yosef HaTzaddik as the foundation that brings spiritual intent into concrete reality. We trace how Yosef’s journey, from betrayal to leadership, models disciplined attachment and holy channeling of passion, the vav that binds heaven and earth. Yesod becomes practical through action, bris milah as co…
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The Halacha of Conversion: What the Torah Really Says with Rabbi Pill
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1:25:06In this episode, we tackle one of the most sensitive and often misunderstood topics in Jewish life: conversion. Together with Rabbi Pill, we explore what the Torah and Halacha actually say about becoming Jewish, what makes a conversion valid, the essential role of beis din, and how kabbalas mitzvos defines the process. We also address the emotional…
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What happens when the entire world unites... for the wrong purpose? In this episode, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein takes you on a tour of the Tower of Babel and humanity's coordinated attempt to wage war against G-d Himself. Learn the fascinating details, such as how they planned to escape gravity and "float up" to fight the Almighty. Rabbi Epstein reveals …
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Aharon HaKohen the Merkavah of Hod with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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57:23In this episode, Rabbi Gershon Meisel joins us to explore Aharon HaKohen as the Merkavah of Hod—the attribute of splendor, humility, and peace. Through stories of our sages, Torah insights, and practical lessons, we uncover how Aharon embodied the power of stepping aside, making space for others, and becoming a vessel for Hashem’s presence in the w…
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Sages of the Talmud – the Ten Martyrs | featuring Morty Roth
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1:03:22In this episode of Sages of the Talmud, timed for the upcoming Yom Kippur, we introduce the Ten Martyrs as both a doorway into ten towering sages and a frame for how the Talmud was forged through courage, sacrifice, and resilience under Rome. We explain why their story appears in the Yom Kippur Musaf and clarify the idea that the death of the right…
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Moshe Rabbeinu the Merkavah of Netzach with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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56:46In this episode we are joined by Rabbi Gershon Meisel to explore how Moshe Rabbeinu embodies the sefirah of Netzach—endurance, victory, and eternity. We discuss why Moshe, the greatest of all leaders, is rooted in Netzach, how Netzach channels mind, heart, and action into lasting habits, and how it must be balanced with Hod’s humility and gratitude…
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The Power of the Hebrew Month of Elul featuring Rabbi Pill
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1:04:23In this first episode of The Hebrew Months Series with Rabbi Pill, we explore the unique energy of Elul, a month of teshuvah and alignment. Our sages teach that the months of the Jewish year are not just markers of time, but windows of opportunity, each with its own avodah and pathway for growth. Elul’s symbols, the mazal of the Betulah (Maiden), t…
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Ep. 27 - Gaza, Nineveh, and the Ancient World Map
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35:07Who were the 70 nations that would shape all of human history? In this episode, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein reveals the background of the 70 nations mentioned in Genesis Chapter 10. You'll discover why Nimrod, whose very name means "rebellion," became the world's first king and how he convinced an entire generation to join his uprising against the Almight…
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Yaakov the Merkavah of Tiferes with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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55:44In this episode we continue our seven-part series on the Merkavah, the Divine Chariot, with Rabbi Gershon Meisel. Together we explore Yaakov Avinu, the Merkavah of Tiferes (harmony, beauty, and truth). Rabbi Meisel explains how Yaakov’s life of struggle, resilience, and faith shaped him into the embodiment of balance and truth, and how his experien…
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From Gan Eden to Today – Same Test – Same Struggle with Rabbi Yaghobian
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50:33In this episode Rabbi Yaghobian returns to explore the timeless struggle that began in Gan Eden and continues in every Jew’s life today. Together we examine the true meaning of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Bad, how Adam and Chava’s choice reshaped the human condition, and why our challenge is not just knowing truth but aligning our will with H…
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Sages of the Talmud – Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi | with Morty Roth
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1:10:16In this debut episode of “Sages of the Talmud” with Morty Roth, we explore the life and legacy of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi, the redactor of the Mishnah. Morty brings to life the turbulent historical backdrop of Roman oppression, the threat to Torah transmission, and the courageous decision to commit the Oral Law to writing. Through stories of Yehuda HaN…
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When Noah stepped off the Ark into a silent, barren world, his first act was planting a vineyard…not wheat. Was it a holy intention or a coping mechanism? In this episode, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein uncovers why the Torah calls this choice a debasement, and how one small act led to massive consequences for generations to come. You’ll learn how this momen…
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Yitzchak the Merkavah of Gevurah with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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58:05In this transformative episode, part two of our seven-part Merkavah series, Rabbi Meisel explores Yitzchak as the embodiment of Gevurah, the divine quality of discipline, restraint, and the power to transform potential into reality. Building on the foundation of Avraham's Chesed, we uncover how Yitzchak’s very existence, and especially the Akeidah,…
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Every rainbow carries a hidden message that ancient warriors would instantly recognize—but most of us miss it completely. When an archer surrenders, he turns his bow backwards, pointing it away from his enemy. The rainbow, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein reveals, is God doing exactly that. In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of the flood when Noah's f…
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Avraham: The Merkavah of Chesed with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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1:03:35In this episode we explore the life of Avraham Avinu as the embodiment of Chesed (loving-kindness) and the first to crown Hashem as King. Joined by Rabbi Meisel, we discuss how Avraham’s spiritual journey, marked by courage, isolation, and unwavering faith, serves as a model for those navigating their own path back to truth, often feeling alone or …
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Torah as the Projector on the World with Rabbi Gershon Meisel
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57:54What if the Torah isn’t just a guide to life—but the very blueprint that shapes reality itself? In this thought-provoking conversation, Rabbi Meisel unpacks the concept of Torah as the projector that casts the physical world like light onto a screen. From segulos and spiritual action to the power of tzaddikim and heartfelt tefillah, we explore how …
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Uncover the mystical journey of human development that begins before birth. While in the womb, an angel teaches every soul the entire Torah, giving them perfect clarity and knowledge. But the moment they begin their journey into this world, that divine knowledge is erased with a gentle tap on the lips. It's why every baby enters the world crying—th…
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The Sacred Line between the Immutable and Debatable in Torah with Rabbi Pill
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1:09:27How do we distinguish between immutable Torah truths and areas open to interpretation? In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Pill, a Torah scholar and constitutional law professor, to explore the sacred yet complex process of halachic decision-making. We examine whether halacha is a divine system with fixed answers or a human endeavor grounded in …
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The Fractal Nature of Masculinity and Femininity
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57:34In this episode, I open up about a personal journey—why I’ve been quiet lately, the health challenges I’ve faced, and how pushing too hard led me into a cycle of burnout. I share what I’ve learned about the body, the soul, and the importance of listening to both. Then, I revisit one of the most impactful conversations I’ve had on the podcast: my 20…
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Living in the Era of Moshiach with Rabbi Yaghobian
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47:17Our Siddur is replete with prayers for the coming of Moshiach. It is something that for millennium we have anticipated. After listening to Rabbi Yaghobian speak on this matter, I felt like a character from the 90’s movie Pulp Fiction; a woman who was overdosing from a heroin, only to be brought back to life via an adrenaline shot through her sternu…
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Being in a state of gratitude paves the way to experiencing joy and fostering a deep connection with Hashem. While it is so simple to achieve, it is so easy to forget, as the Yetzer Hara wants us to focus our attention on what we feel we are lacking. In this episode I share an experience that I like to reflect on regularly as it cemented into my mi…
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When God finally opens the ark's doors after the Great Flood subsides, something shocking happens: the women refuse to have children. Despite being the only humans left on Earth, Noah's family goes on a "baby strike," terrified that their offspring might repeat history's mistakes. Their reasoning? Even righteous Adam and Eve produced a world so wic…
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In this illuminating episode, we explore the profound spiritual significance of Hebrew names in Jewish identity and destiny. Prompted by thoughtful questions from our WhatsApp community, we delve into Kabbalistic teachings, the soul's divine origins, and the Torah’s hidden structure to uncover how names are far more than labels—they are spiritual b…
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The Spiritual Wisdom of the Recovering Addict
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51:07In this episode, I sit down once again with my wife Elisheva to share her personal journey from addiction to recovery and ultimately to her Jewish conversion. We reflect on how both recovery and Torah observance require deep humility, surrender, and a constant effort to align our will with Hashem’s. Elisheva opens up about how her experience in the…
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From Physical Exile to Spiritual Exile and Our Role in the Final Redemption
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30:50In this episode, I share a deep idea I’ve been working on for quite some time — the difference between the initial redemption from Egypt and the final redemption we are waiting for. Drawing from the teachings of the Baal HaSulam, I explain how the exodus freed us physically but left the deeper spiritual work incomplete. Our generation carries the u…
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What happens when even the animals on Noah's ark start making excuses? In this explosive episode of Breakneck Through the Bible, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein uncovers the tale of three creatures who defied God's commands while floating above a destroyed world. When Noah sends out a raven to search for dry land, the bird's refusal sparks an extraordinary co…
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Shavuos: The Fusion of Finite and Infinite with Rabbi Pill
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57:37In this episode, I’m joined by Rabbi Pill for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on the spiritual essence of Shavuos. We explore what it means to truly “receive the Torah again,” not as a memory of Sinai, but as a living, recurring revelation. We discuss how each Yom Tov expresses a unique divine will, and how Shavuos brings a reactivation of the…
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Ep. 21 - When Letters Become Numbers and Words Become Prophecy
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52:52Why did it rain for exactly 40 days and 40 nights during the Great Flood? The answer will revolutionize how you understand both life and death. In this mind-bending episode of Breakneck Through the Bible, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein reveals the connection between the flood's duration and the formation of human life—uncovering ancient Jewish wisdom about w…
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Kosher Meditation with Rabbi Aryeh Siegel
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1:09:39We all want to grow—to be more present in our learning, more focused in our davening, and more in control of our reactions. But the world is noisy. Our minds race, stress builds, and it’s easy to slip into living by default instead of with intention. In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Aryeh Siegel, author of Kosher Calm, to explore how a Torah-…
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The Jewish Impact on Civilization with Rabbi Ken Spiro
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1:01:37In this episode, I share how my worldview began to shift once I realized I’d grown up believing that all cultures were more or less the same—that we were all just decent people trying to get by. But as I began learning Torah and Jewish history, I started to see that Judaism introduced something radically different to the world. To unpack this furth…
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In this episode, we delve into the powerful declaration recited before counting the Omer: “For the sake of the unification of the Holy One, blessed is He, and His Divine Presence (Shechinah), in fear and love, to unify the name Yud-Key with Vav-Key in perfect unity, in the name of all Israel.” This phrase encapsulates a central spiritual mission—to…
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Could a single person have stopped the Great Flood? Learn the profound power of individual righteousness as we continue our journey through Noah's story. Rabbi Epstein unpacks the startling revelation that if just one more person had joined Noah's family, the entire world might have been spared—highlighting Noah's tragic failure to influence even a…
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Why Do Christians Detest the Oral Torah with Rabbi Tovia Singer
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46:52In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Tovia Singer returns to unpack the deep-rooted Christian animosity toward the Oral Torah. From burning Talmudic texts to rejecting the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Singer explores the historical and theological reasons why Church leaders came to see the Oral Law as a threat. He explains how early Christians relied…
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Gevurah: Turning Inspiration into Structure
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27:12What happened to all the students of Avraham and Sarah? This episode unpacks that question and the surprising depth behind the answer—revealing a timeless lesson about the limits of inspiration without structure. Through the lens of gevurah (discipline), we explore how to anchor our growth in action, support others without fostering dependence, and…
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Why did God choose water to destroy a corrupt world? In this fascinating episode of Breakneck Through the Bible, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein reveals a stunning Talmudic insight that will transform how you view the oceans surrounding our continents. Discover why water wasn't just for cleansing, but served as God's "army" - a constant reminder of divine bou…
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Changing Our Nature to Rise Above Nature with Morty Roth
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1:08:28What does it mean to change your nature in order to rise above nature? In this powerful episode, we explore the spiritual energy flowing from Pesach to Shavuos — a time designed for deep personal growth and inner transformation. Together with the always-insightful Morty Roth, we dive into the journey from the splitting of the sea to the receiving o…
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In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of freedom through the lens of Pesach. Freedom from Mitzrayim wasn’t the final goal, it was the beginning of a transformative journey toward receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai. Join us as we discuss the phases of spiritual growth from exile to revelation, the inner Pharaohs we must confront, and why th…
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In this episode, I explore why exile must come before redemption—not just in our history, but in our personal lives. With Pesach around the corner, I reflect on what it really means to be in exile, and how those moments of concealment are actually opportunities to bring Hashem’s light into the world. Drawing from the teachings of the Baal HaSulam a…
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Ep. 18 - How Your Righteousness Shapes the World
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54:48The Torah tells us Noah had three sons, but his first "offspring" was something entirely different. In this eye-opening episode of Breakneck Through the Bible, Rabbi Bentzi Epstein reveals why the Torah describes Noah as "righteous" before mentioning his children—unveiling the profound truth that our spiritual legacy outweighs our biological one. D…
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