Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMitzvah: Variable Sin Sacrifice (#123)
Most sacrifices follow a designated protocol which remains unchanged irrespective of the financial wherewithal of the person bringing the sacrifice. …
2 years, 11 months ago
Parshas Vayakhel & Pekudei (Rebroadcast)
After the Torah delineates the instructions to assemble the materials for the construction of the Tabernacle in Parshas Terumah and the creation of t…
2 years, 11 months ago
Parsha: Ki Sisa - Aaron's Calculus
The most calamitous, catastrophic, disastrous event in Jewish history - and arguably the most devastating event in all of human history - happens in …
2 years, 11 months ago
Parsha: Ki Sisa - Hold Your Fire (5781)
Our nation commits the most grievous sin of our history in this week's parsha. A mere 40 days after we experienced the national revelation at Sinai, …
3 years ago
The Secret of the Month of Adar with Rabbi Shmuly Botnick
"When the month of Adar commences, we increase joy." This oft-recited Talmudic dictum captures the emotion of this month. Adar is a time of joy due t…
3 years ago
Parshas Ki Sisa (Rebroadcast)
This week’s parsha contains several instructions related to the Tabernacle, but the majority of the parsha is dedicated to arguably the most shocking…
3 years ago
Parsha: Tetzaveh - The Choshen People
The High Priest was bedecked with garments of royalty. Our Parsha details the 8 special garments (vestments) of Splendor and Glory that the Kohen Gad…
3 years ago
Purim Roundtable with the TORCH Podcasters
In preparation for the upcoming festival of Purim, my colleagues and I gathered together for a roundtable discussion about the power and meaning of t…
3 years ago
Parsha: Tetzaveh - The Great Collaboration (5781)
Besides being brothers, Moshe and Aaron were both leaders of the Jewish people: Moshe was the king and Aaron was the high priest. These brothers had …
3 years ago
Parshas Tetzaveh (Rebroadcast)
In a natural continuation to Parshas Terumah, in Parshas Tetzaveh we learn about the instructions to build the Tabernacle. Whereas last week the focu…
3 years ago